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Seaweed vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Seaweed and Yam?

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Yam is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 53% higher.
  • Seaweed has 26 times more Sodium than Yam. Seaweed has 233mg of Sodium, while Yam has 9mg.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw and Yam, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
:
5
Yam
Yam
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +427.8%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Zinc +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +816.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +36.9%
Contains more Manganese +98.5%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Seaweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Yam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 15% 24% 72% 2% 7% 60% 52% 4%
Contains more Calcium +888.2%
Contains more Iron +427.8%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Zinc +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +816.9%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +36.9%
Contains more Manganese +98.5%
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.
Seaweed
Seaweed
5
:
5
Yam
Yam
Contains more Vitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.5%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2769.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin C +470%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14550%
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%
Yam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 7% 0% 57% 28% 8% 11% 19% 68% 18% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.5%
Contains more Folate +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2769.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin C +470%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
4
:
1
Yam
Yam
Contains more Fats +229.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +706.1%
Contains more Carbs +191.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.53
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
Yam
28% 70%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 27.88 g
Water: 69.6 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +229.4%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Other +706.1%
Contains more Carbs +191.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seaweed
Seaweed
1
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2
Yam
Yam
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Seaweed
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Yam
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1533.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Yam Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 23.78g Yam
Protein 1.68g 1.53g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.17g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 27.88g Yam
Calories 43kcal 118kcal Yam
Sugar 0.6g 0.5g Yam
Fiber 1.3g 4.1g Yam
Calcium 168mg 17mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 0.54mg Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 55mg Yam
Potassium 89mg 816mg Yam
Sodium 233mg 9mg Yam
Zinc 1.23mg 0.24mg Seaweed
Copper 0.13mg 0.178mg Yam
Manganese 0.2mg 0.397mg Yam
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 116IU 138IU Yam
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 7µg Yam
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.35mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 17.1mg Yam
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.112mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.032mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.314mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.293mg Yam
Folate 180µg 23µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 2.3µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.012mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.054mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.052mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.096mg Yam
Lysine 0.082mg 0.059mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.021mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.071mg Yam
Valine 0.072mg 0.062mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.034mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.037g Yam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.006g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.076g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Yam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
19%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
26%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170071/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.