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Truffle vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Truffle and Seaweed

  • Truffle has more Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Seaweed is higher in Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Truffle covers your daily need of Fiber 275% more than Seaweed.
  • Truffle has 62 times more Selenium than Seaweed. While Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, Seaweed has only 0.7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.1%
Contains more Potassium +747.2%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +875.5%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Equal in Calcium - 168
Equal in Zinc - 1.23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Iron +106.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +338.1%
Contains more Potassium +747.2%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +875.5%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Equal in Calcium - 168
Equal in Zinc - 1.23

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 B2 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1233.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +373.7%
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% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1233.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more Folate +373.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +450.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +662.9%
Contains more Water +451.2%
Contains more Other +199.1%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +450.6%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +662.9%
Contains more Water +451.2%
Contains more Other +199.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 9.25g 1.68g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.56g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 9.57g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 43kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.6g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 1.3g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 5.88mg 2.85mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 184mg 42mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 89mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 233mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 1.23mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.13mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.2mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.15mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.47mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.002mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 180µg 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 Truffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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?
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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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.