Seaweed vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between seaweed and hot dogs
- Seaweed has more folate, magnesium, and iron; however, hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 65% more than seaweed.
- Hot dogs contain 30 times less folate than seaweed. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while hot dogs contain 6µg.
- Seaweed has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 | +706.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +390.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1685.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +467% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +510.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4500% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11518.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9270.2% |
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 B12 | 0µg | 1.57µg | 65% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 6µg | 44% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 25.76g | 39% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 1090mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 7.666g | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 4.404g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 11.386g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 15mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 206mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 1.09mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 12.5µg | 21% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 10.26g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 2.665mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.166mg | 13% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 290kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.045mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.31mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 99mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 4.17g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 4.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.963mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog 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.