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Seaweed vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Chinese cabbage

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, while Chinese cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 0.642mg of Vitamin B5, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.088mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +256.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +519%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.1%

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 150% 268% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +629.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3751.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg
~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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339%
Contains more OtherOther +726.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%

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
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +553.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chinese cabbage Opinion
Calories 43kcal 13kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 1.5g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Net carbs 8.27g 1.18g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 2.18g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 19mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 105mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 2.85mg 0.8mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 1.18g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1g Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.021mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.19mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 37mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 65mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 116IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 6µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.09mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.159mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.07mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.088mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 66µg 45.5µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 66µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 6.4mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.015g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.096g Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.015mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.049mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.083mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.082mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.025mg 0.009mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.072mg 0.066mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chinese cabbage
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
52%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.