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Wakame vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wakame and Butterscotch different?

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Butterscotch.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 61% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less Sodium.

Seaweed, wakame, raw and Candies, butterscotch are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +3650%
Contains more Iron +21700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7900%
Contains more Potassium +1566.7%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +28300%
Contains more Manganese +139900%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3650%
Contains more Iron +21700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +7900%
Contains more Potassium +1566.7%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +28300%
Contains more Manganese +139900%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17325%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1666.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10000%
Contains more Water +1423.6%
Contains more Other +605.9%
Contains more Fats +415.6%
Contains more Carbs +889.1%
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% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +10000%
Contains more Water +1423.6%
Contains more Other +605.9%
Contains more Fats +415.6%
Contains more Carbs +889.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1356.9%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1356.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 3.03g 0.03g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 9.14g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 45kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 0.65g 80.46g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 0g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 4mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.01mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 0mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 1mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 3mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 391mg Butterscotch
Zinc 0.38mg 0.09mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.001mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.001mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 100IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 1mg 0.09mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.012mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.016mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.002mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.004mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Wakame
Folate 196µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 2.065g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.122g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame Butterscotch
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
29%
Wakame
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.81g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.