Seaweed vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and caramel different?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese; however, caramel is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 54% higher.
- Seaweed contains 45 times more folate than caramel. While seaweed contains 180µg of folate, caramel contains only 4µg.
- Seaweed has less saturated fat.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Candies, caramels are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +611.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1935.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +622.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1718.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3566.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +859.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +267.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1346.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +704.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1473.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7300% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 1.8µg | 54% |
| Folate | 180µg | 4µg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.14mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 17mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 3.478g | 23% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 77g | 22% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 382kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 8.1g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.018mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 2.476g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.011mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.256mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.44mg | 7% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.056mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 214mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 245mg | 1% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.62mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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