Seaweed vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Seaweed and Nori
- Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium, while Nori has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 52% higher.
- Nori contains 61 times less Magnesium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Nori contains 2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Seaweed, laver, 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 | +5950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4384.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7850% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +245.8% |
~equal in
Water
~85.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +292% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +134% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 35kcal |
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| Protein | 1.68g | 5.81g |
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| Fats | 0.56g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 39mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.27g | 4.81g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 5.11g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 168mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 89mg | 356mg |
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| Iron | 2.85mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.49g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.264mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 42mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 233mg | 48mg |
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| Vitamin A | 116IU | 5202IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 260µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.988mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.521mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.159mg |
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 4µg |
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| Folate | 180µg | 146µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.247g | 0.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.098g | 0.025g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.11g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.232mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.259mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.501mg |
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| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.222mg |
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| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.145mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.273mg |
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| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.402mg |
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| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.14mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.08g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
34%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.