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Seaweed vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Seaweed and Whisky?

  • Seaweed is richer than Whisky in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Folate is 45% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Whisky is lower.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types 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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14150%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +8800%
Contains more Zinc +6050%
Contains more Copper +828.6%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14150%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1300%
Contains more Potassium +8800%
Contains more Zinc +6050%
Contains more Copper +828.6%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
11
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Seaweed
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%
Whisky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
4
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +9470%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Other +444.6%
Seaweed
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +9470%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Other +444.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Whisky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 0.1g Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 0.1g Seaweed
Calories 43kcal 250kcal Whisky
Sugar 0.6g 0.1g Whisky
Fiber 1.3g 0g Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 0mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 0mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 3mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 1mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 1.23mg 0.02mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.014mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.008mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.008mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.001mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 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 0g Whisky
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g Seaweed

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Seaweed Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
?
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.