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Seaweed vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and french toast

  • Seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, and iron, yet french toast is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for french toast is 39% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 7 times more magnesium than french toast. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while french toast contains 17mg.
  • Seaweed contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2771.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.188mg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3600%
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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +267.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +358.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.2%

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4516.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5419.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed French toast DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg 39%
Selenium 0.7µg 20.1µg 35%
Folate 180µg 43µg 34%
Magnesium 121mg 17mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.594g 17%
Fats 0.56g 10.8g 16%
Iron 2.85mg 1.67mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.204mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.321mg 13%
Vitamin A 6µg 124µg 13%
Protein 1.68g 7.7g 12%
Saturated fat 0.247g 2.723g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 4.524g 11%
Phosphorus 42mg 117mg 11%
Sodium 233mg 479mg 11%
Calories 43kcal 229kcal 9%
Copper 0.13mg 0.058mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.628mg 7%
Calcium 168mg 100mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.074mg 6%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.67mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Carbs 9.57g 25g 5%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.549mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.188mg 1%
Potassium 89mg 134mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 25g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.