Seaweed vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between seaweed and sugar substitute
- Seaweed is richer in iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, and manganese, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 71% higher.
- Seaweed contains 31 times more zinc than sugar substitute. Seaweed contains 1.23mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
- Seaweed contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +1916.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +128.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1681.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1757.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2975% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +425% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +423.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +702.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +650% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 168mg | 879mg | 71% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Folate | 180µg | 45% | |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.16mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 6mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 84.77g | 25% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 347kcal | 15% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 572mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.007mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.04mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.022mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.6g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.52g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 89mg | 39mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 2.06g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 84.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 4.03g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +792.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +785.8% |
