Seaweed vs. Fish soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and fish soup different?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin B5; however, fish soup is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 55% higher.
- Seaweed contains 285 times more iron than fish soup. While seaweed contains 2.85mg of iron, fish soup contains only 0.01mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1628.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1950% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +411.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1903% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +193.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 0µg | 55% |
| Folate | 180µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.01mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.69µg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 7mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.058mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.052mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.329mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.186mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 0g | 3% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 156mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 144mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.138g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 2.26g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.81g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 0g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.203g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.236g | 0% |
| 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 | 0.035g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.049g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish soup contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
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 ($)