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Seaweed vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seaweed and Gefilte fish

  • Seaweed has more Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Gefilte fish is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Seaweed covers your daily Folate needs 44% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Gefilte fish contains 13 times less Magnesium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Gefilte fish contains 9mg.
  • Seaweed has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 Calcium +630.4%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +174%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Potassium - 91
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 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Calcium +630.4%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +174%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.8%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Equal in Potassium - 91

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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Contains more Vitamin A +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +359%
Contains more Protein +439.9%
Contains more Fats +208.9%
Equal in Water - 80.35
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Other +359%
Contains more Protein +439.9%
Contains more Fats +208.9%
Equal in Water - 80.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +740.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.4%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +740.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +506.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 7.41g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 9.07g Gefilte fish
Fats 0.56g 1.73g Gefilte fish
Carbs 9.57g 7.41g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 84kcal Gefilte fish
Sugar 0.6g Gefilte fish
Fiber 1.3g 0g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 23mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 2.48mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 9mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 73mg Gefilte fish
Potassium 89mg 91mg Gefilte fish
Sodium 233mg 524mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.82mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.195mg Gefilte fish
Manganese 0.2mg 0.073mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 10.5µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 116IU 89IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 27µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0.8mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.059mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.08mg Gefilte fish
Folate 180µg 3µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.84µg Gefilte fish
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.086mg Gefilte fish
Threonine 0.055mg 0.488mg Gefilte fish
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.486mg Gefilte fish
Leucine 0.083mg 0.81mg Gefilte fish
Lysine 0.082mg 0.842mg Gefilte fish
Methionine 0.025mg 0.255mg Gefilte fish
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.493mg Gefilte fish
Valine 0.072mg 0.548mg Gefilte fish
Histidine 0.024mg 0.261mg Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.412g Seaweed
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.045g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.075g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.285g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Seaweed Gefilte fish
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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.165g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish 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.

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.