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Seaweed vs. Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between seaweed and fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted

  • Seaweed has more vitamin K; however, fish, cod, Atlantic, dried, and salted is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, choline, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried, and salted covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 417% more than seaweed.
  • Seaweed has 165 times more vitamin K than fish, cod, Atlantic, dried,, and salted. While seaweed has 66µg of vitamin K, fish, cod, Atlantic, dried,, and salted has only 0.4µg.
  • Seaweed has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, kelp, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried, and salted.

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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 95% 48% 129% 94% 59% 43% 407% 917% 6.5% 806%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1538.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2161.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21014.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~133mg
~equal in Calcium ~160mg

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 12% 14% 57% 60% 67% 55% 141% 101% 199% 1250% 1% 19% 159%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16400%
Contains more FolateFolate +620%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1495.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2175.8%

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
63% 2% 16% 19%
Protein: 62.82 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 16.14 g
Other: 18.67 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +405.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3639.3%
Contains more FatsFats +323.2%
Contains more OtherOther +182.5%

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
29% 21% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.462 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.342 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.804 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +249%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1610.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10µg 417%
Sodium 233mg 7027mg 295%
Selenium 0.7µg 147.8µg 267%
Phosphorus 42mg 950mg 130%
Protein 1.68g 62.82g 122%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.864mg 66%
Vitamin K 66µg 0.4µg 55%
Cholesterol 0mg 152mg 51%
Choline 12.8mg 291.3mg 51%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 7.5mg 44%
Potassium 89mg 1458mg 40%
Folate 180µg 25µg 39%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.675mg 21%
Vitamin D 0IU 161IU 20%
Vitamin D 0µg 4µg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.268mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 2.84mg 13%
Calories 43kcal 290kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.24mg 7%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.05mg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.176mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.804g 5%
Vitamin A 6µg 42µg 4%
Iron 2.85mg 2.5mg 4%
Fats 0.56g 2.37g 3%
Magnesium 121mg 133mg 3%
Carbs 9.57g 0g 3%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.59mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.342g 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.462g 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3.5mg 1%
Calcium 168mg 160mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.704mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 2.754mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 2.895mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 5.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 5.769mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 1.859mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 2.452mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 3.236mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 1.849mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.035g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
164%
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
260%
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 152mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 6794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174190/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.