Seaweed vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and nopales different?
- Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, zinc, copper, and vitamin B2, while nopales are higher in manganese.
- Seaweed covers your daily need for vitamin K, 51% more than nopales.
- Seaweed contains 60 times more folate than nopales. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while nopales contain 3µg.
- Nopales are lower in sodium.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Nopales, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +132.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +383.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +392% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1145.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +522.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +479.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +444.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 5.3µg | 51% |
| Folate | 180µg | 3µg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.59mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 52mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.457mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.167mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.052mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 9.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 257mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 7.3mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.09g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 1.32g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 1.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 168mg | 164mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1.15g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)