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Seaweed vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and figs

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, yet figs are richer in vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 51% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 233 times more sodium than figs. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while figs contain 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Figs, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more IronIron +670.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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.
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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1304.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5550%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124%
Contains more FatsFats +86.7%
Contains more OtherOther +901.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.4%
~equal in Water ~79.11g

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +206.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 4.7µg 51%
Folate 180µg 6µg 44%
Iron 2.85mg 0.37mg 31%
Magnesium 121mg 17mg 25%
Calcium 168mg 35mg 13%
Sodium 233mg 1mg 10%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.113mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.3mg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.07mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.11mg 5%
Potassium 89mg 232mg 4%
Phosphorus 42mg 14mg 4%
Carbs 9.57g 19.18g 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.128mg 3%
Protein 1.68g 0.75g 2%
Calories 43kcal 74kcal 2%
Choline 12.8mg 4.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.06g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.144g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 2mg 1%
Fats 0.56g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 8.27g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 16.26g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 7µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.4mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.066g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.011mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.