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Seaweed vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are seaweed and rosemary different?

  • Seaweed is richer in folate, while rosemary is higher in vitamin A, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, potassium, and calcium.
  • Rosemary covers your daily need for vitamin A, 56% more than seaweed.
  • Seaweed contains 2 times more folate than rosemary. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while rosemary contains 109µg.

Seaweed, kelp, raw and Rosemary, fresh types were used in this article.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650.6%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380%

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +626.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.152mg
~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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more OtherOther +180.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +97%
Contains more FatsFats +946.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.3%

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
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1083.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1817%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Rosemary DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Fiber 1.3g 14.1g 51%
Iron 2.85mg 6.65mg 48%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.96mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.336mg 26%
Vitamin C 3mg 21.8mg 21%
Copper 0.13mg 0.301mg 19%
Folate 180µg 109µg 18%
Potassium 89mg 668mg 17%
Vitamin A 6µg 146µg 16%
Calcium 168mg 317mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.247g 2.838g 12%
Sodium 233mg 26mg 9%
Fats 0.56g 5.86g 8%
Magnesium 121mg 91mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.901g 6%
Calories 43kcal 131kcal 4%
Carbs 9.57g 20.7g 4%
Phosphorus 42mg 66mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 1.16g 3%
Protein 1.68g 3.31g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.912mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.804mg 3%
Zinc 1.23mg 0.93mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.036mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.152mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Rosemary
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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.