Seaweed vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between seaweed and shortbread?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, magnesium, folate, and calcium, yet shortbread is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and selenium.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 46% more.
- Seaweed has 13 times more calcium than shortbread. While seaweed has 168mg of calcium, shortbread has only 13mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in seaweed is lower.
We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +764.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1192.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +785.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +180.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +606% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +596.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3450% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2166.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +541.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4582.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +566.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6744.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17614.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 11µg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 26.22g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.353mg | 25% |
| Folate | 180µg | 81µg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 14mg | 25% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 514kcal | 24% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 63.78g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3.275mg | 18% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 6.708g | 17% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 13mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.314mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 6.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 2.44mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.393mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 5.37g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.49mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 353mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 2.98mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Potassium | 89mg | 88mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 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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