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Seaweed vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between seaweed and ravioli

  • Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet ravioli is richer in vitamin B6 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 53% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 9 times more folate than ravioli. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while ravioli contains 20µg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.1%
Contains more IronIron +285.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +241.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Copper ~0.142mg

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 0% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2769.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg
~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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more OtherOther +334.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.6%
Contains more FatsFats +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.5%
~equal in Water ~80.91g

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
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +287.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Ravioli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 2.3µg 53%
Folate 180µg 20µg 40%
Iron 2.85mg 0.74mg 26%
Magnesium 121mg 15mg 25%
Calcium 168mg 33mg 14%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.36mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.102mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.272mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 3.5µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.06mg 4%
Potassium 89mg 232mg 4%
Sodium 233mg 306mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.723g 2%
Protein 1.68g 2.48g 2%
Calories 43kcal 77kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.074mg 2%
Fats 0.56g 1.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.418g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.182g 1%
Phosphorus 42mg 50mg 1%
Copper 0.13mg 0.142mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg 1%
Carbs 9.57g 13.64g 1%
Choline 12.8mg 9.5mg 1%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.176mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 3.72g N/A
Fiber 1.3g 1.3g 0%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.85mg 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 10µg 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 Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.