Seaweed vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between seaweed and penne
- Seaweed has more iron, magnesium, and calcium, while penne has more phosphorus, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for iron is 26% higher.
- Penne contains 4 times less magnesium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while penne contains 30mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in seaweed is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 | +303.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +256.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +500.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +239.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +614.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +920.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +751.1% |
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 |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
Folate | 180µg | 45% | |
Iron | 2.85mg | 0.8mg | 26% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 30mg | 22% |
Copper | 0.13mg | 14% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
Phosphorus | 42mg | 118mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 0.247g | 2.3g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
Calcium | 168mg | 89mg | 8% |
Protein | 1.68g | 5.7g | 8% |
Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
Fiber | 1.3g | 2.7g | 6% |
Fats | 0.56g | 4g | 5% |
Calories | 43kcal | 126kcal | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3% | |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
Carbs | 9.57g | 16.8g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.4g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 1g | 2% |
Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
Sodium | 233mg | 248mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 89mg | 122mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 8.27g | 14.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.6g | 1.9g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
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 | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)