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Seaweed vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and pizza

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, magnesium, and folate, yet pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 49% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 5 times more magnesium than pizza. Seaweed contains 121mg of magnesium, while pizza contains 24mg.
  • Seaweed contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +404.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.34mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +885.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.83mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +89%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +578%
Contains more FatsFats +1630.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2561.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3476.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 6.7µg 49%
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.39mg 28%
Phosphorus 42mg 216mg 25%
Magnesium 121mg 24mg 23%
Folate 180µg 93µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 3.825mg 21%
Protein 1.68g 11.39g 19%
Saturated fat 0.247g 4.465g 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Sodium 233mg 598mg 16%
Fats 0.56g 9.69g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.681g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Calories 43kcal 266kcal 11%
Carbs 9.57g 33.33g 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.36mg 7%
Vitamin A 6µg 69µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 2.608g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.08mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Iron 2.85mg 2.48mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.195mg 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.105mg 3%
Potassium 89mg 172mg 2%
Calcium 168mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 1.4mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Choline 12.8mg 16.4mg 1%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.34mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.83mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Seaweed
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.