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Seaweed vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are seaweed and chocolate brownie different?

  • Seaweed is higher in folate, magnesium, and iron; however, chocolate brownie is richer in copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin A, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for seaweed is 38% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 2 times more magnesium than chocolate brownie. While seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, chocolate brownie contains only 53mg.
  • Seaweed has less saturated fat.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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.
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.7%
Contains more IronIron +54.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +193.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1542.9%

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% 2% 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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +520.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +547.5%
Contains more OtherOther +247.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +269%
Contains more FatsFats +5096.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.6%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10960.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19925.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 9.412g 62%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Fats 0.56g 29.1g 44%
Folate 180µg 29µg 38%
Saturated fat 0.247g 7.319g 32%
Copper 0.13mg 0.388mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Calories 43kcal 466kcal 21%
Selenium 0.7µg 11.5µg 20%
Vitamin A 6µg 176µg 19%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.587mg 17%
Magnesium 121mg 53mg 16%
Carbs 9.57g 50.2g 14%
Phosphorus 42mg 132mg 13%
Iron 2.85mg 1.84mg 13%
Calcium 168mg 57mg 11%
Protein 1.68g 6.2g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.141mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.094mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.328mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Sodium 233mg 343mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.982mg 3%
Potassium 89mg 176mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.3mg 3%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.97mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Net carbs 8.27g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chocolate brownie
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
33%
Seaweed
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
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.
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.