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Seaweed vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and kit Kat

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, and zinc, yet kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, copper, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for kit Kat is 89% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 14 times more zinc than kit Kat. Seaweed contains 1.23mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • Seaweed contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.4%
Contains more IronIron +185%
Contains more ZincZinc +1266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1169.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.64mg

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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +4904.9%
Contains more OtherOther +416.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +287.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4541.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +574.9%

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5863.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1804.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.247g 17.953g 80%
Vitamin K 66µg 5.2µg 51%
Folate 180µg 14µg 42%
Fats 0.56g 25.99g 39%
Calories 43kcal 518kcal 24%
Iron 2.85mg 1mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Magnesium 121mg 37mg 20%
Carbs 9.57g 64.59g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 5.844g 14%
Phosphorus 42mg 135mg 13%
Copper 0.13mg 0.22mg 10%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.09mg 10%
Protein 1.68g 6.51g 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 5µg 8%
Sodium 233mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.117mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.895g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.21mg 5%
Calcium 168mg 125mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.34mg 4%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.1mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Potassium 89mg 231mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 24µg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 48.68g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.64mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.706g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
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.
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.