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Seaweed vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between seaweed and pomegranate

  • Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2, while pomegranate has more fiber and vitamin C.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 41% higher.
  • Pomegranate contains 78 times less sodium than seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while pomegranate contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Pomegranates, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +908.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1580%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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%
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +302.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +373.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more OtherOther +1147.2%
Contains more FatsFats +108.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.4%
~equal in Protein ~1.67g
~equal in Water ~77.93g

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.093g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Pomegranate DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 16.4µg 41%
Folate 180µg 38µg 36%
Iron 2.85mg 0.3mg 32%
Magnesium 121mg 12mg 26%
Calcium 168mg 10mg 16%
Fiber 1.3g 4g 11%
Sodium 233mg 3mg 10%
Vitamin C 3mg 10.2mg 8%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.35mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.053mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.075mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.377mg 5%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.119mg 4%
Potassium 89mg 236mg 4%
Carbs 9.57g 18.7g 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.158mg 3%
Calories 43kcal 83kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.6mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 7.6mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.12g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.293mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 42mg 36mg 1%
Fats 0.56g 1.17g 1%
Protein 1.68g 1.67g 0%
Net carbs 8.27g 14.7g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 13.67g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.093g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.079g 0%
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 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.