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Wakame vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wakame and Artichoke?

  • Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Artichoke is higher in Fiber, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Manganese is 50% higher.
  • Artichoke has 9 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, while Artichoke has 94mg.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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.
Wakame
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +446.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +640%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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.
Wakame
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 22% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2669.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +290%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +179.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +326.7%
Contains more OtherOther +537.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15%
~equal in Protein ~3.27g
~equal in Water ~84.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Artichoke Opinion
Calories 45kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Protein 3.03g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.64g 0.15g Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Net carbs 8.64g 5.11g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 10.51g Artichoke
Magnesium 107mg 60mg Wakame
Calcium 150mg 44mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 370mg Artichoke
Iron 2.18mg 1.28mg Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 0.99g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 5.4g Artichoke
Copper 0.284mg 0.231mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 80mg 90mg Artichoke
Sodium 872mg 94mg Artichoke
Vitamin A 360IU 13IU Wakame
Vitamin A 18µg 1µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 0.19mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.256mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.066mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.046mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.338mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Vitamin K 5.3µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Folate 196µg 68µg Wakame
Choline 13.9mg 34.4mg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.005g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.064g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Artichoke
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Wakame
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.