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Wakame vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wakame and brotwurst

  • Wakame is richer in manganese, folate, copper, and magnesium, yet brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brotwurst is 85% higher.
  • Wakame contains 39 times more folate than brotwurst. Wakame contains 196µg of folate, while brotwurst contains 5µg.
  • Wakame contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link.

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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
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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +568.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more IronIron +111.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +462%
Contains more ZincZinc +452.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2328.6%

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
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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% 6% 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 0% 0% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1061.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3820%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

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
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.7%
Contains more WaterWater +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +371.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4243.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1198.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Brotwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Manganese 1.4mg 0.04mg 59%
Folate 196µg 5µg 48%
Saturated fat 0.13g 9.93g 45%
Fats 0.64g 27.8g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 13.34g 33%
Selenium 0.7µg 17µg 30%
Copper 0.284mg 0.08mg 23%
Protein 3.03g 14.3g 23%
Magnesium 107mg 16mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 2.83g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.25mg 16%
Zinc 0.38mg 2.1mg 16%
Calories 45kcal 323kcal 14%
Iron 2.18mg 1.03mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.06mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 3.3mg 11%
Sodium 872mg 1112mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.13mg 10%
Calcium 150mg 48mg 10%
Phosphorus 80mg 134mg 8%
Potassium 50mg 281mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.27mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0µg 4%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 9.14g 2.98g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 2.98g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 2.98g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.44mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
26%
Wakame
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wakame
Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.