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Seaweed vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Seaweed and Chicken sandwich?

  • Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, and Iron, yet Chicken sandwich is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 48% more.
  • Seaweed has 5 times more Magnesium than Chicken sandwich. While Seaweed has 121mg of Magnesium, Chicken sandwich has only 24mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Seaweed is lower.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types 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 Calcium +189.7%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +94%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.5%
Contains more Potassium +175.3%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.219
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +189.7%
Contains more Iron +61%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +94%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.5%
Contains more Potassium +175.3%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.219

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Folate +283%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +177%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1542.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Folate +283%
Contains more Vitamin K +676.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +177%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1542.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Other +144.8%
Contains more Protein +869%
Contains more Fats +1898.2%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +66.7%
Contains more Other +144.8%
Contains more Protein +869%
Contains more Fats +1898.2%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4472.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6659.6%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4472.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6659.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 19.49g Chicken sandwich
Protein 1.68g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0.56g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 9.57g 20.89g Chicken sandwich
Calories 43kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 0.6g 3.64g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.4g Chicken sandwich
Calcium 168mg 58mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 1.77mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 24mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 89mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 233mg 753mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.61mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.067mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.219mg Chicken sandwich
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 116IU 32IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 3µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 3mg 0.8mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 180µg 47µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 66µg 8.5µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0g 0.03g Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 2.123g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chicken sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Seaweed
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.876g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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