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Seaweed vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Seaweed and Durian?

  • Seaweed is higher in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Durian is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 36% more.
  • Seaweed has 117 times more Sodium than Durian. While Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, Durian has only 2mg.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Durian, raw or frozen 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.
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Durian
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +562.8%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +339.3%
Contains more Potassium +389.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 22% 17% 39% 1% 8% 69% 43% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +562.8%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Zinc +339.3%
Contains more Potassium +389.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +62.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39

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.
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Durian
Contains more Vitamin A +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15700%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 66% 94% 47% 21% 14% 73% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.1%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +556.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +648%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Durian
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +490.2%
Contains more Fats +851.8%
Contains more Carbs +183.1%
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% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Other +490.2%
Contains more Fats +851.8%
Contains more Carbs +183.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Durian Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 23.29g Durian
Protein 1.68g 1.47g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 5.33g Durian
Carbs 9.57g 27.09g Durian
Calories 43kcal 147kcal Durian
Sugar 0.6g Durian
Fiber 1.3g 3.8g Durian
Calcium 168mg 6mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.43mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 30mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 39mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 436mg Durian
Sodium 233mg 2mg Durian
Zinc 1.23mg 0.28mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.207mg Durian
Manganese 0.2mg 0.325mg Durian
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 44IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 19.7mg Durian
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.374mg Durian
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.2mg Durian
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.074mg Durian
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.23mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.316mg Durian
Folate 180µg 36µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 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 Durian
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Durian
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
28%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.