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Seaweed vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Chinese broccoli

  • Seaweed is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Zinc, yet Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Seaweed is 29% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 33 times more Sodium than Chinese broccoli. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Chinese broccoli contains 7mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +572.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68%
Contains more IronIron +408.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~41mg

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% 7% 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 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +303.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +840%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.437mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +151.2%
Contains more OtherOther +736.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +602.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chinese broccoli Opinion
Calories 43kcal 22kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 1.14g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 3mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Net carbs 8.27g 1.31g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 3.81g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 18mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 100mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 261mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 2.85mg 0.56mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 0.84g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.13mg 0.061mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.39mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 41mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 116IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 6µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.48mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.146mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.437mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.159mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 66µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 180µg 99µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 25.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.05g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.33g Chinese broccoli
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chinese broccoli
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
34%
Seaweed
46%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.