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Seaweed vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Macaroon

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 99% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 60 times more Folate than Macaroon. Seaweed contains 180µg of Folate, while Macaroon contains 3µg.
  • Seaweed contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
6
:
4
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +3260%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +871.4%
Equal in Sodium - 241
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +3260%
Contains more Iron +247.6%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Selenium +871.4%
Equal in Sodium - 241

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
9
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin K +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4700%
Seaweed
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%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.6%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin K +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
2
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Water +609.4%
Contains more Other +286.5%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +3926.8%
Contains more Carbs +539.7%
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Water +609.4%
Contains more Other +286.5%
Contains more Protein +79.8%
Contains more Fats +3926.8%
Contains more Carbs +539.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1623.4%
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1623.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 1.68g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.56g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 9.57g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 43kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 0.6g 45.16g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 168mg 5mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.82mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 29mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 89mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 233mg 241mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.73mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.19mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.22mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 180µg 3µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 1.1µg Seaweed
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 20.099g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.81g Macaroon

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.852g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.