Seaweed vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between seaweed and cod
- Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, and calcium; however, cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 3047% more than seaweed.
- Cod has 660 times less vitamin K than seaweed. Seaweed has 66µg of vitamin K, while cod has 0.1µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +364.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +364% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +383.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4628.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +338.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23731.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +409.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2103.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +960.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.6% |
~equal in
Water
~81.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +391.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.094g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 153mg | 3047% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 33.1µg | 59% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 0.1µg | 55% |
| Folate | 180µg | 7µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 17.81g | 32% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.38mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 203mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 32mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.245mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.028mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 413mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 2.063mg | 10% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 65.2mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.015mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.45mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 82kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.131g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | 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
33%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
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.