Seaweed vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between seaweed and kanpyo
- Seaweed has more folate; however, kanpyo has more potassium, zinc, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B5, fiber, copper, iron, and phosphorus.
- Kanpyo's daily need coverage for potassium is 44% more.
- Seaweed has 3 times more folate than kanpyo. Seaweed has 180µg of folate, while kanpyo has 61µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1677.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +347.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +468.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.4% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +517% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +308.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +410.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +579.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +419.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.103g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 89mg | 1582mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 5.86mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 1.137mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.532mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 2.553mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 9.8g | 34% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.433mg | 34% |
| Folate | 180µg | 61µg | 30% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 5.12mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 188mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 65.03g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 2.9mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 8.58g | 14% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 280mg | 11% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 258kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.044mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.045g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.244g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 55.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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| 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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)