Seaweed vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are seaweed and welsh onion different?
- Seaweed is richer in folate, magnesium, iron, calcium, vitamin B5, and copper, while welsh onion is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Welsh onion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 106% more than seaweed.
- Seaweed contains 14 times more sodium than welsh onion. Seaweed contains 233mg of sodium, while welsh onion contains 17mg.
Seaweed, kelp, raw and Onions, welsh, raw 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 | +426.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +833.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1025% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +141.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +844.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +231.9% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 193.4µg | 106% |
| Folate | 180µg | 16µg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 27mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 23mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 1.22mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.169mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.52mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 212mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 5.3mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.067g | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Welsh onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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)