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Garlic powder vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Garlic powder and Seaweed

  • Garlic powder has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, however, Seaweed is higher in Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 127% more than Seaweed.
  • Seaweed contains 34 times less Selenium than Garlic powder. Garlic powder contains 23.9µg of Selenium, while Seaweed contains 0.7µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, garlic powder and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +885.7%
Contains more Potassium +1240.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.1%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Contains more Selenium +3314.3%
Contains more Calcium +112.7%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +885.7%
Contains more Potassium +1240.4%
Contains less Sodium -74.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.1%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +389.5%
Contains more Selenium +3314.3%
Contains more Calcium +112.7%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Folate +283%
Contains more Vitamin K +16400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Folate +283%
Contains more Vitamin K +16400%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +885.1%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +660%
Contains more Water +1164.8%
Contains more Other +86.7%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +885.1%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +660%
Contains more Water +1164.8%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.247
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +278.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.247

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 8.27g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 1.68g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 0.56g Garlic powder
Carbs 72.73g 9.57g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 43kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 9g 1.3g Garlic powder
Calcium 79mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 5.65mg 2.85mg Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 414mg 42mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 89mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 233mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.99mg 1.23mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.13mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 0.2mg Garlic powder
Selenium 23.9µg 0.7µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.67mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.05mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 0.47mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.642mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.002mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 0.4µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.048mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg 0.055mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.076mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg 0.083mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg 0.082mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg 0.025mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.043mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg 0.072mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg 0.024mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 0.247g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 0.098g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 0.047g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder Seaweed
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
53%
Garlic powder
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.