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Truffle vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Truffle and Wakame?

  • Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Wakame is richer in Folate.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 278% more.
  • Wakame contains 62 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, while Wakame contains 0.7µg.
  • Truffle has less Sodium.

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
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Wakame
Contains more Iron +169.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +1408%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +247.4%
Contains more Manganese +39.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Equal in Calcium - 150
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +169.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +1408%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +247.4%
Contains more Manganese +39.4%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Equal in Calcium - 150

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +415.8%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +415.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains more Protein +205.3%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +698.8%
Contains more Water +440.5%
Contains more Other +225.8%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +205.3%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Contains more Carbs +698.8%
Contains more Water +440.5%
Contains more Other +225.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 8.64g Wakame
Protein 9.25g 3.03g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.64g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 9.14g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 45kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.65g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 0.5g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 150mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 2.18mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 184mg 80mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 50mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 872mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 0.38mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 1.951mg 1.4mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.23mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 1.6mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.002mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g Truffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle 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 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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.