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Seaweed vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are seaweed and crème caramel different?

  • Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, copper, calcium, and manganese; however, crème caramel is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 55% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 20 times more folate than crème caramel. While seaweed contains 180µg of folate, crème caramel contains only 9µg.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe are the varieties used 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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1244.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102.4%
Contains more IronIron +650%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1142.9%

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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +473.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +983.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.6%
Contains more FatsFats +619.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1191.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +734%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Crème caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 0.2µg 55%
Folate 180µg 9µg 43%
Iron 2.85mg 0.38mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Magnesium 121mg 9mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.7µg 15%
Copper 0.13mg 0.028mg 11%
Calcium 168mg 83mg 9%
Sodium 233mg 53mg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.01mg 8%
Phosphorus 42mg 96mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.247g 1.799g 7%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.47mg 7%
Protein 1.68g 4.53g 6%
Calories 43kcal 145kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.21mg 5%
Fats 0.56g 4.03g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Carbs 9.57g 22.78g 4%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin A 6µg 46µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.514mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.044mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 1.266g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.392g 2%
Potassium 89mg 118mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 23.15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.