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Seaweed vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between seaweed and biscuits

  • Seaweed has more folate and magnesium, while biscuits have more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 34% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 7 times less magnesium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while biscuits contain 18mg.
  • The amount of sodium in seaweed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +572.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2685.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.9mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +612%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +182.3%
Contains more OtherOther +106.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2810.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6971.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8757.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Selenium 0.7µg 19.5µg 34%
Folate 180µg 61µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.163g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.356mg 26%
Magnesium 121mg 18mg 25%
Fats 0.56g 16.3g 24%
Saturated fat 0.247g 4.324g 19%
Phosphorus 42mg 164mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 6.93g 17%
Calories 43kcal 353kcal 16%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.949mg 15%
Sodium 233mg 580mg 15%
Carbs 9.57g 44.6g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.31mg 12%
Protein 1.68g 7g 11%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.378mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.285mg 7%
Calcium 168mg 235mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.54mg 6%
Copper 0.13mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Iron 2.85mg 2.9mg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Seaweed
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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