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Seaweed vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Tomato soup

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Tomato soup is richer in Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 54% higher.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial.

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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 Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +882.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Zinc +1266.7%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Contains more Potassium +209%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +882.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1628.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Zinc +1266.7%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Manganese +198.5%
Contains more Potassium +209%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Contains more Vitamin A +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.6%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +512%
Contains more Water +11%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +136.6%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +512%
Contains more Water +11%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Tomato soup Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 6.95g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.71g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.21g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 7.45g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 4.03g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 8mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.29mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 7mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 15mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 275mg Tomato soup
Sodium 233mg 186mg Tomato soup
Zinc 1.23mg 0.09mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.029mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.067mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 116IU 192IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 10µg Tomato soup
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.17mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 6.3mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.007mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.42mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.042mg Tomato soup
Folate 180µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 1.5µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.056g Tomato soup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.067g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.077g Tomato soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Seaweed Tomato soup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Seaweed
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.