Seaweed vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between seaweed and fettuccine?
- Seaweed is higher in folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for folate is 44% more.
- Seaweed has 20 times more magnesium than fettuccine. While seaweed has 121mg of magnesium, fettuccine has only 6mg.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1916.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +375% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +283% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +269% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +382.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.3% |
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Water
~75.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +818.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +751.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 6µg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.6mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 6mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 28mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 6.2g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.45mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2g | 3% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 168mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 14g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1.3g | 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 | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)