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Seaweed vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seaweed and Grape leaves different?

  • Seaweed is higher in Folate, however, Grape leaves are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Grape leaves is 152% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 2 times more Folate than Grape leaves. While Seaweed contains 180µg of Folate, Grape leaves contain only 83µg.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Grape leaves, raw 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 Magnesium +27.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Calcium +116.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +219.2%
Contains more Manganese +1327.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
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 109% 99% 68% 39% 24% 2% 19% 139% 373% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.6%
Contains more Calcium +116.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +219.2%
Contains more Manganese +1327.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.63

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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Folate +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +23625%
Contains more Vitamin E +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.5%
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 1652% 40% 0% 37% 10% 82% 45% 14% 93% 63% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.9%
Contains more Folate +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +23625%
Contains more Vitamin E +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +300.6%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +278.6%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Other +300.6%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +278.6%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2166%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
23% 5% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2166%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Grape leaves Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 6.31g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 5.6g Grape leaves
Fats 0.56g 2.12g Grape leaves
Carbs 9.57g 17.31g Grape leaves
Calories 43kcal 93kcal Grape leaves
Sugar 0.6g 6.3g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 11g Grape leaves
Calcium 168mg 363mg Grape leaves
Iron 2.85mg 2.63mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 95mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 91mg Grape leaves
Potassium 89mg 272mg Grape leaves
Sodium 233mg 9mg Grape leaves
Zinc 1.23mg 0.67mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.415mg Grape leaves
Manganese 0.2mg 2.855mg Grape leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Grape leaves
Vitamin A 116IU 27521IU Grape leaves
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1376µg Grape leaves
Vitamin E 0.87mg 2mg Grape leaves
Vitamin C 3mg 11.1mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.354mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.362mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.231mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.4mg Grape leaves
Folate 180µg 83µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 108.6µg Grape leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.336g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.081g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.065g Grape leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Grape leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
192%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.