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Seaweed vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Seaweed and Chocolate cake?

  • Seaweed is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 38% higher.
  • Seaweed has 4 times more Magnesium than Chocolate cake. Seaweed has 121mg of Magnesium, while Chocolate cake has 32mg.
  • Seaweed contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 +180%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
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% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +77%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.4%
Contains more Potassium +57.3%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +1600%

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 C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +234.3%
Contains more Other +267.2%
Contains more Protein +215.5%
Contains more Fats +2596.4%
Contains more Carbs +458%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +234.3%
Contains more Other +267.2%
Contains more Protein +215.5%
Contains more Fats +2596.4%
Contains more Carbs +458%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6062.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5774.5%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6062.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5774.5%

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 cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 cake Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 1.68g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0.56g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 9.57g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 43kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.6g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 168mg 60mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 1.61mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 32mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 89mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 233mg 315mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.69mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.7µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 116IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.304mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 180µg 27µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.055mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.083mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.082mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.025mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.072mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.024mg 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 5.43g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.