Seaweed vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and chinese cuisine different?
- Seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, and vitamin K, while chinese cuisine is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin C.
- Seaweed covers your daily need for folate, 34% more than chinese cuisine.
- Seaweed contains 8 times more magnesium than chinese cuisine. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while chinese cuisine contains 15mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were 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 | +706.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +663.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +857.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +180.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.5% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +321.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +846.4% |
~equal in
Water
~78.82g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1141.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4431.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 180µg | 45µg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 15mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 1.11mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 22mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 51.3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 7.08g | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 6.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 11.6mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 409mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 63µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.32mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 34.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.443mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.978g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.147mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 7.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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