Wakame vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wakame and burdock root
- Wakame has more manganese, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, burdock root is higher in vitamin B6 and fiber.
- Wakame covers your daily need for manganese, 51% more than burdock root.
- Wakame has 174 times more sodium than burdock root. While wakame has 872mg of sodium, burdock root has only 5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, wakame, raw and Burdock root, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +265.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +503.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +516% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +231.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +752.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +326.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +709% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.7% |
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Water
~80.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +269.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.232mg | 51% |
| Folate | 196µg | 23µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 5mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.077mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 0.8mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 38mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.03mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 41mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.3g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.3mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 308mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 51mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 17.34g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 1.53g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.059g | 1% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 72kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 11.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | N/A |
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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
26%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)