Seaweed vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and wax gourd different?
- Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, wax gourd is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for seaweed is 53% higher.
- Seaweed contains 150 times more Vitamin B2 than wax gourd. While seaweed contains 0.15mg of Vitamin B2, wax gourd contains only 0.001mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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 | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1680% |
| Contains more IronIron | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +490.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +987.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +430.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2257.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +161.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1500% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2103.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +164.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 1.68g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.56g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.27g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 9.57g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 168mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 89mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.85mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 0.6g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 42mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 233mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin A | 116IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 180µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.247g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.098g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.076mg |
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| Leucine | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.072mg |
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| Histidine | 0.024mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
34%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wax gourd contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 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 ($)