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Seaweed vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between seaweed and red potato

  • Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, red potato is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Seaweed covers your daily need for vitamin K, 53% more than red potato.
  • Seaweed has 19 times more sodium than red potato. While seaweed has 233mg of sodium, red potato has only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, kelp, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +332.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1766.7%
Contains more IronIron +307.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +512.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%

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 42% 0.33% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2257.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10500%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.7%
~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% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more FatsFats +273.3%
Contains more OtherOther +412.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.7%
~equal in Water ~76.67g

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
37% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.043g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Red potato DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 2.8µg 53%
Folate 180µg 27µg 38%
Iron 2.85mg 0.7mg 27%
Magnesium 121mg 28mg 22%
Calcium 168mg 9mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.212mg 16%
Potassium 89mg 545mg 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 12.6mg 11%
Sodium 233mg 12mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.05mg 8%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.595mg 7%
Starch 15.15g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.341mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.08mg 5%
Copper 0.13mg 0.174mg 5%
Phosphorus 42mg 72mg 4%
Carbs 9.57g 19.59g 3%
Calories 43kcal 89kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Fructose 0.44g 1%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.173mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Fats 0.56g 0.15g 1%
Choline 12.8mg 18.9mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.026g 1%
Protein 1.68g 2.3g 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 17.79g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 1.43g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.043g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.075mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.074mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.12mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.035mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.091mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.039mg 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 Red potato
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
16%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.