Seaweed vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between seaweed and barbecue chicken?
- Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and iron, yet barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% higher.
- Seaweed has 23 times more folate than barbecue chicken. Seaweed has 180µg of folate, while barbecue chicken has 8µg.
- Seaweed contains less saturated fat.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types in this comparison.
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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 | +476.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +419% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3042.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +322.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +391.4% |
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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +7875% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +651.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1239.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2592.9% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6477.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4236.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 | 8µg | 43% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 22.51g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 5.732mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 218mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 21mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.95mg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 15.08g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 3.927g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 6.446g | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.191mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 2.038g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.152mg | 10% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 62.9mg | 9% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 226kcal | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.005mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.227mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 255mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.78mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 335mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 0.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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