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Seaweed vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between seaweed and pork Meat?

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, and magnesium, yet pork Meat is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 75% higher.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2700%
Contains more IronIron +147.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1438.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +373%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5357.1%

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.
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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +594.5%

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +659.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1457.7%
Contains more FatsFats +526.8%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1261.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +976.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.95mg 75%
Selenium 0.7µg 38.2µg 68%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.739mg 57%
Vitamin K 66µg 0µg 55%
Protein 1.68g 26.17g 49%
Folate 180µg 0µg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 7.432mg 44%
Phosphorus 42mg 267mg 32%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Magnesium 121mg 29mg 22%
Iron 2.85mg 1.15mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.387mg 18%
Calcium 168mg 6mg 16%
Choline 12.8mg 88.9mg 14%
Zinc 1.23mg 2.42mg 11%
Potassium 89mg 421mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.013mg 8%
Sodium 233mg 57mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.012mg 7%
Calories 43kcal 143kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.08mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Fats 0.56g 3.51g 5%
Saturated fat 0.247g 1.198g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.506g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 1.334g 3%
Carbs 9.57g 0g 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.