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Seaweed vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Pudding

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 55% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 45 times more Folate than Pudding. Seaweed contains 180µg of Folate, while Pudding contains 4µg.
  • Seaweed contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
6
:
4
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Calcium +58.5%
Contains more Iron +738.2%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Selenium +428.6%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Pudding
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains more Calcium +58.5%
Contains more Iron +738.2%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +17.1%
Contains more Manganese +106.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Selenium +428.6%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
7
:
5
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Folate +4400%
Contains more Vitamin K +21900%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157
Seaweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Pudding
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Folate +4400%
Contains more Vitamin K +21900%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.157

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
2
:
3
Pudding
Pudding
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +618.5%
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Fats +462.5%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Pudding
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +618.5%
Contains more Protein +88.1%
Contains more Fats +462.5%
Contains more Carbs +105.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
:
2
Pudding
Pudding
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283%
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Pudding
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 18.84g Pudding
Protein 1.68g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 0.56g 3.15g Pudding
Carbs 9.57g 19.64g Pudding
Calories 43kcal 120kcal Pudding
Sugar 0.6g 11.96g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 0.8g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 106mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.34mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 87mg Pudding
Potassium 89mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 233mg 98mg Pudding
Zinc 1.23mg 0.48mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.111mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.097mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 116IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.06mg Seaweed
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.038mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.133mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.326mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.03mg Pudding
Folate 180µg 4µg Seaweed
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 66µg 0.3µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 1.81g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Seaweed
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pudding
Pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.