Seaweed vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between seaweed and chicken meat
- Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and iron, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 53% higher.
- Seaweed contains 36 times more folate than chicken meat. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while chicken meat contains 5µg.
- Seaweed contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +426.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3314.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1705.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +414.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
27.3 g
Fats:
13.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.45 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-1988.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1525% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2328.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.97 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5349% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6219.1% |
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 | 2.4µg | 53% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 27.3g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 8.487mg | 50% |
| Folate | 180µg | 5µg | 44% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.4mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 23mg | 23% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 13.6g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 1.26mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 182mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 2.97g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 3.79g | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 5.34g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 65.9mg | 10% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 239kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 82mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.066mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 223mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.168mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 1.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 2.223mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.802mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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