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Seaweed vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Seaweed and Russet potato

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, while Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 17 times less Sodium than Seaweed. Seaweed contains 233mg of Sodium, while Russet potato contains 14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +833.3%
Contains more IronIron +166.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +518%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14%

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% 7% 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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3200%
Contains more FolateFolate +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17600%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.2%
~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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +330.8%
Contains more OtherOther +389.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124%
~equal in Water ~74.45g

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3166.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Calories 43kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 1.68g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.56g 0.13g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Net carbs 8.27g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 9.57g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 121mg 30mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 18mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 2.85mg 1.07mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 1.08g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.13mg 0.107mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.35mg Seaweed
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 42mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 233mg 14mg Russet potato
Vitamin A 116IU 10IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.07mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.38mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 66µg 2µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 26µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.003g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.027mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.083mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.082mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.025mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.072mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.024mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Russet 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
34%
Seaweed
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato 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)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.