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Seaweed vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and crackers

  • Seaweed is richer in magnesium and folate, yet crackers are richer in vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for crackers is 31% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 7 times more magnesium than crackers. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while crackers contain 18mg.
  • Seaweed contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +572.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +151%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +490.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +857.1%

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%
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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +826%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~69.3µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +2498.1%
Contains more OtherOther +165.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4619.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +540.5%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6586.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27851.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 13.137g 87%
Fats 0.56g 26.43g 40%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.416mg 31%
Phosphorus 42mg 248mg 29%
Magnesium 121mg 18mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 4.352mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.247g 5.562g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.456mg 24%
Calories 43kcal 510kcal 23%
Folate 180µg 92µg 22%
Sodium 233mg 726mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 9.57g 61.3g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 6.553g 16%
Iron 2.85mg 4.03mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 3.03mg 14%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.491mg 13%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.7µg 11%
Protein 1.68g 6.64g 10%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.49mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.417mg 5%
Calcium 168mg 120mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g 4%
Copper 0.13mg 0.104mg 3%
Vitamin K 66µg 69.3µg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 89mg 118mg 1%
Choline 12.8mg 9.6mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.