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Seaweed vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between seaweed and rye?

  • Seaweed is higher in vitamin K and folate, yet rye is higher in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 103% more.
  • Seaweed has 11 times more vitamin K than rye. While seaweed has 66µg of vitamin K, rye has only 5.9µg.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Rye grain types 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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +690.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1188.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1885.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~110mg
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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%
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1018.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +532%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +808.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14600%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.85mg
~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
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +669.6%
Contains more OtherOther +321%
Contains more ProteinProtein +515.5%
Contains more FatsFats +191.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +692.7%

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
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1531.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.2mg 2.577mg 103%
Fiber 1.3g 15.1g 55%
Vitamin K 66µg 5.9µg 50%
Phosphorus 42mg 332mg 41%
Folate 180µg 38µg 36%
Copper 0.13mg 0.367mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 13.9µg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 4.27mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.294mg 22%
Carbs 9.57g 75.86g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.316mg 22%
Protein 1.68g 10.34g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.456mg 16%
Calories 43kcal 338kcal 15%
Calcium 168mg 24mg 14%
Zinc 1.23mg 2.65mg 13%
Potassium 89mg 510mg 12%
Sodium 233mg 2mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.251mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.767g 5%
Iron 2.85mg 2.63mg 3%
Magnesium 121mg 110mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 30.4mg 3%
Fats 0.56g 1.63g 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.85mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.247g 0.197g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.208g 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 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 Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.