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Seaweed vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between seaweed and caesar salad

  • Seaweed has more vitamin K and magnesium; however, caesar salad has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Caesar salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
  • Seaweed has 11 times more vitamin K than caesar salad. Seaweed has 66µg of vitamin K, while caesar salad has 5.9µg.
  • Seaweed is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +332.1%
Contains more IronIron +21.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4385.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.126mg

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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1018.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +654%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +588.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +88%
Contains more OtherOther +203.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +697%
Contains more FatsFats +1603.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.2%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3008.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Caesar salad
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 Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 31.4µg 56%
Vitamin K 66µg 5.9µg 50%
Folate 180µg 45%
Phosphorus 42mg 231mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.377mg 27%
Protein 1.68g 13.39g 23%
Magnesium 121mg 28mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.247g 4.206g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.237mg 17%
Fats 0.56g 9.54g 14%
Calories 43kcal 265kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.297mg 11%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Sodium 233mg 454mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.461g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Vitamin A 6µg 78µg 8%
Calcium 168mg 233mg 7%
Carbs 9.57g 31.5g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 2.38g 6%
Iron 2.85mg 2.34mg 6%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.321mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.447mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.61mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 170mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.61mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 4.02g N/A
Copper 0.13mg 0.126mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.