Seaweed vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between seaweed and bamboo shoots
- Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B5, while bamboo shoots have more vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% higher.
- Bamboo shoots contain 58 times less sodium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while bamboo shoots contain 4mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Bamboo shoots, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +3933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1192.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +470% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +498.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +298.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2471.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +86.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +634.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1300% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 0µg | 55% |
| Folate | 180µg | 7µg | 43% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.5mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 13mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 533mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.134g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 5.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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