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Seaweed vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Seaweed and Chrysanthemum

  • Seaweed has more Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 237% more.
  • Seaweed has 4 times more Magnesium than Chrysanthemum. Seaweed has 121mg of Magnesium, while Chrysanthemum has 32mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, raw.

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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 +43.6%
Contains more Iron +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +537.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Manganese +371.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.137
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 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Calcium +43.6%
Contains more Iron +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +537.1%
Contains less Sodium -49.4%
Contains more Manganese +371.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.137

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 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin K +430.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.144
Equal in Folate - 177
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +8700%
Contains more Vitamin K +430.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.144
Equal in Folate - 177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +216.9%
Contains more Other +298.2%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Fats - 0.56
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +216.9%
Contains more Other +298.2%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Fats - 0.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 0.02g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.56g
Carbs 9.57g 3.02g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 24kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 1.3g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 168mg 117mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 2.29mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 32mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 89mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 233mg 118mg Chrysanthemum
Zinc 1.23mg 0.71mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.2mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 1.4mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.144mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.221mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 180µg 177µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
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
Saturated Fat 0.247g Chrysanthemum
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet Equal
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
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 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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.