Seaweed vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and spread different?
- Seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium, while spread is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Seaweed covers your daily need for vitamin K, 54% more than spread.
- Seaweed contains 90 times more folate than spread. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while spread contains 2µg.
- Seaweed is lower in sodium.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +669.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1285.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +386.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2996.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7638.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5357.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 1.6µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Folate | 180µg | 2µg | 45% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 1013mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 17.34g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 5.977g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.79mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 7.584g | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 2.565g | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 9.7µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 7.66g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.172mg | 10% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 235kcal | 10% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 62.3mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.026mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 1.74mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.134mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 11.94g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.