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Seaweed vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seaweed and Broccoli

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, and Zinc, however, Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Broccoli covers your daily Vitamin C needs 96% more than Seaweed.
  • Broccoli contains 7 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Broccoli contains 33mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Broccoli, 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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.4%
Contains more IronIron +290.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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% 7% 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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2873.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +437.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8650%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +659.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.9%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +790.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Broccoli Opinion
Calories 43kcal 34kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.56g 0.37g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 8.27g 4.04g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 6.64g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 47mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 2.85mg 0.73mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 1.7g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.13mg 0.049mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.41mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 233mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 116IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 6µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.78mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.117mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.573mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 66µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 180µg 63µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.011g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.038g Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.033mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.083mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.082mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.025mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.072mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.024mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Broccoli
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
34%
Seaweed
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.