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Wakame vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wakame and Brussels sprouts?

  • Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, and Calcium, however, Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 143% more.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 35 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Brussels sprouts contain 25mg.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +305.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +315.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +678%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%

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% 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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10850%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3239.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.4%
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more OtherOther +425.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.6%
~equal in Carbs ~8.95g
~equal in Water ~86g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +152.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70083.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 45kcal 43kcal Wakame
Protein 3.03g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 8.64g 5.15g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 8.95g Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 23mg Wakame
Calcium 150mg 42mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 389mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 2.18mg 1.4mg Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 2.2g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.284mg 0.07mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 80mg 69mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 25mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 360IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 18µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 1mg 0.88mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.337mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.09mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.745mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.309mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 5.3µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 196µg 61µg Wakame
Choline 13.9mg 19.1mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.023g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.165mg 0.12mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.257mg 0.152mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.063mg 0.032mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.098mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.155mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Brussels sprouts
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 847mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.068g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.