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Seaweed vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between seaweed and gingerbread

  • Seaweed has more folate, magnesium, and calcium, while gingerbread has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for folate is 37% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 2 times less calcium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 168mg of calcium, while gingerbread contains 71mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in seaweed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from 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.
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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +393.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2228.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +445.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +191.4%
Contains more OtherOther +164.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +414.1%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7169.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8870.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Folate 180µg 33µg 37%
Selenium 0.7µg 16.3µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.216g 28%
Fats 0.56g 16.4g 24%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.683mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 7.124g 18%
Saturated fat 0.247g 4.122g 18%
Calories 43kcal 356kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.19mg 14%
Carbs 9.57g 49.2g 13%
Magnesium 121mg 70mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Potassium 89mg 439mg 10%
Calcium 168mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.738mg 8%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.39mg 8%
Copper 0.13mg 0.195mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.375mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sodium 233mg 327mg 4%
Protein 1.68g 3.9g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 42mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.162mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 49.2g N/A
Iron 2.85mg 2.88mg 0%
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.