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Seaweed vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Radish

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Radish is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 54% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 12 times more Magnesium than Radish. Seaweed contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Radish contains 10mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Radishes, 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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
8
:
2
Radish
Radish
Contains more Calcium +572%
Contains more Iron +738.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Zinc +339.3%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Calcium +572%
Contains more Iron +738.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +110%
Contains more Zinc +339.3%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +161.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
8
:
2
Radish
Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +1557.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.1%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +4976.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3450%
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%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1557.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.1%
Contains more Folate +620%
Contains more Vitamin K +4976.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +393.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
4
:
1
Radish
Radish
Contains more Protein +147.1%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +181.5%
Contains more Other +1101.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%
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
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +147.1%
Contains more Fats +460%
Contains more Carbs +181.5%
Contains more Other +1101.8%
Contains more Water +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
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2
Radish
Radish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.048
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +476.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.048

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Radish
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 Radish Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 1.8g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.68g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.1g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 3.4g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 16kcal Seaweed
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 0.6g 1.86g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 1.6g Radish
Calcium 168mg 25mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.34mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 10mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 20mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 233mg Radish
Sodium 233mg 39mg Radish
Zinc 1.23mg 0.28mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.069mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 7IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 14.8mg Radish
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.039mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.254mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.165mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.071mg Radish
Folate 180µg 25µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 1.3µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.009mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.023mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.031mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.033mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.01mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.036mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg 0.035mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.013mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.032g Radish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.017g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.048g Radish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Radish
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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?
Radish
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.