Seaweed vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and oatmeal different?
- Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, and calcium, while oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Seaweed covers your daily need for vitamin K, 55% more than oatmeal.
- Seaweed contains 5 times more sodium than oatmeal. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while oatmeal contains 49mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 | +365.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +98.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +614.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +1142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +309.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +172.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +543.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +1059.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
~equal in
Water
~84.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +299% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +806.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.226g
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 0.4µg | 55% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 5.96mg | 39% |
| Folate | 180µg | 44µg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 26mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.558mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3.025mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 80mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 49mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.317mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.066mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.215mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.426g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 68kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 2.37g | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 11.67g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.057mg | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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