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Seaweed vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Wakame

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Zinc, yet Wakame is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 52% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 12 times more Vitamin K than Wakame. Seaweed contains 66µg of Vitamin K, while Wakame contains 5.3µg.
  • Seaweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
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Wakame
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +30.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.1%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Copper +118.5%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12%
Contains more Iron +30.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.1%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +223.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Copper +118.5%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin K +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.697
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.002
Equal in Folate - 196
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin K +1145.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.697
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.002
Equal in Folate - 196

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.14
Equal in Water - 79.99
Equal in Other - 7.2
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +80.4%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Equal in Carbs - 9.14
Equal in Water - 79.99
Equal in Other - 7.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.8%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 1.68g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.56g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 9.57g 9.14g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 45kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.6g 0.65g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 0.5g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 150mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 2.18mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 107mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 89mg 50mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 872mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.38mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.2mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 116IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 0.87mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 3mg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.002mg
Folate 180µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 66µg 5.3µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.035mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.083mg 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.082mg 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.025mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.072mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.024mg 0.015mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.058g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
36%
Seaweed
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.