Seaweed vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between seaweed and margarine
- Seaweed has more folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, and zinc; however, margarine has more vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Margarine's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 75% more.
- Seaweed is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 | +3933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +394.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +740% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +305.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1943.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13550% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +934.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +950% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1267.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +393.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14312.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39570.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51606.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 24.302g | 162% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 80.71g | 123% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 38.877g | 97% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 819µg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 15.189g | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 9mg | 54% |
| Folate | 180µg | 1µg | 45% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.06mg | 35% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 717kcal | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 93µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 0.16g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 14.89g | N/A |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 12.4mg | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.