Seaweed vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Seaweed and Carrot different?
- Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Carrot is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Carrot is 92% higher.
- Seaweed contains 10 times more Magnesium than Carrot. While Seaweed contains 121mg of Magnesium, Carrot contains only 12mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Carrots, raw 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 | +908.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +409.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +412.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +259.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +847.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +96.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6800% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +588.5% |
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Carbs
~9.58g
~equal in
Water
~88.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 1.68g | 0.93g |
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| Fats | 0.56g | 0.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 5.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.27g | 6.78g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 9.58g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 168mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 89mg | 320mg |
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| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.6g | 4.74g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.24mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 42mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 233mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 116IU | 16706IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 835µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.66mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 13.2µg |
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| Folate | 180µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.247g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.098g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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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
34%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
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.