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Seaweed vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Lime

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Lime is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 55% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 117 times more Sodium than Lime. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Lime contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Limes, raw.

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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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
8
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1018.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +409.1%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +1018.2%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Potassium +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
8
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Vitamin A +132%
Contains more Vitamin E +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.9%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%
Contains more Vitamin C +870%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%
Seaweed
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%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +132%
Contains more Vitamin E +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195.9%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +10900%
Contains more Vitamin C +870%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
3
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +2103.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Equal in Water - 88.26
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +140%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +2103.3%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Equal in Water - 88.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +415.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Lime Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 7.74g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.7g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.2g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 10.54g Lime
Calories 43kcal 30kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 1.69g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 168mg 33mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.6mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 6mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 18mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 102mg Lime
Sodium 233mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 1.23mg 0.11mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.065mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.008mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 50IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.22mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.217mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.043mg Lime
Folate 180µg 8µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 0.6µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.003mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.014mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.002mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.022g Lime
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.019g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.055g Lime

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Lime
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Seaweed
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.