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Seaweed vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between seaweed and seaweed

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~121mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~168mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~89mg
    ~equal in Iron ~2.85mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.13mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~42mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~233mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

    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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~3mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~6µg
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.87mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.15mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.47mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.642mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.002mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~66µg
    ~equal in Folate ~180µg
    ~equal in Choline ~12.8mg

    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% 10% 82% 7%
    Protein: 1.68 g
    Fats: 0.56 g
    Carbs: 9.57 g
    Water: 81.58 g
    Other: 6.61 g
    ~equal in Protein ~1.68g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.56g
    ~equal in Carbs ~9.57g
    ~equal in Water ~81.58g
    ~equal in Other ~6.61g

    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
    63% 25% 12%
    Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
    Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
    ~equal in Saturated fat ~0.247g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.098g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.047g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Seaweed Seaweed DV% diff.
    Calories 43kcal 43kcal 0%
    Protein 1.68g 1.68g 0%
    Fats 0.56g 0.56g 0%
    Vitamin C 3mg 3mg 0%
    Net carbs 8.27g 8.27g N/A
    Carbs 9.57g 9.57g 0%
    Magnesium 121mg 121mg 0%
    Calcium 168mg 168mg 0%
    Potassium 89mg 89mg 0%
    Iron 2.85mg 2.85mg 0%
    Sugar 0.6g 0.6g N/A
    Fiber 1.3g 1.3g 0%
    Copper 0.13mg 0.13mg 0%
    Zinc 1.23mg 1.23mg 0%
    Phosphorus 42mg 42mg 0%
    Sodium 233mg 233mg 0%
    Vitamin A 6µg 6µg 0%
    Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.87mg 0%
    Manganese 0.2mg 0.2mg 0%
    Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
    Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
    Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.15mg 0%
    Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.47mg 0%
    Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.642mg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.002mg 0%
    Vitamin K 66µg 66µg 0%
    Folate 180µg 180µg 0%
    Choline 12.8mg 12.8mg 0%
    Saturated fat 0.247g 0.247g 0%
    Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 0.098g 0%
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.047g 0%
    Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.048mg 0%
    Threonine 0.055mg 0.055mg 0%
    Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.076mg 0%
    Leucine 0.083mg 0.083mg 0%
    Lysine 0.082mg 0.082mg 0%
    Methionine 0.025mg 0.025mg 0%
    Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.043mg 0%
    Valine 0.072mg 0.072mg 0%
    Histidine 0.024mg 0.024mg 0%
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g N/A

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    Seaweed Seaweed
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    33%
    Seaweed
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    41%
    Seaweed
    41%
    Seaweed

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.6 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (233 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.247 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.