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Seaweed vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between seaweed and crouton?

  • Seaweed is higher in magnesium and folate, yet crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, manganese, and phosphorus.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% more.
  • Seaweed has 4 times more magnesium than crouton. While seaweed has 121mg of magnesium, crouton has only 31mg.
  • The amount of sodium in seaweed is lower.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Croutons, plain types in this article.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +121.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.3%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5257.1%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1146%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1057.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +164.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +608.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1078.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +668%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3021.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2608.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 37.5µg 67%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.623mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 5.439mg 31%
Carbs 9.57g 73.5g 21%
Magnesium 121mg 31mg 21%
Sodium 233mg 698mg 20%
Protein 1.68g 11.9g 20%
Calories 43kcal 407kcal 18%
Iron 2.85mg 4.08mg 15%
Fiber 1.3g 5.1g 15%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.5mg 13%
Folate 180µg 132µg 12%
Phosphorus 42mg 115mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.272mg 9%
Calcium 168mg 76mg 9%
Fats 0.56g 6.6g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.273g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 3.059g 7%
Saturated fat 0.247g 1.51g 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.429mg 4%
Copper 0.13mg 0.163mg 4%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.89mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.026mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 89mg 124mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 465mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.