Seaweed vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between seaweed and true morels
- Seaweed has more folate, magnesium, and calcium; however, true morels are higher in iron, copper, vitamin D, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- True morels cover your daily iron needs 117% more than seaweed.
- True morels contain 20 times less folate than seaweed. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while true morels contain 9µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Mushrooms, morel, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +536.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +361.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +327.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +361.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +379.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +313.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.57g
~equal in
Water
~89.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +821.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.85mg | 12.18mg | 117% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.625mg | 55% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 9µg | 43% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.1µg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 206IU | 26% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 19mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 194mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.587mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 43mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 2.252mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.136mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 411mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 3.12g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.433g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.065g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 31kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.052g | 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-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
True morels contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.6 g)
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.