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Wakame vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between wakame and candy bar?

  • Wakame is richer in folate and iron, while candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin E.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11769% higher.
  • Candy bar has 6 times less sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while candy bar has 156mg.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Candies, peanut bar 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
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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more IronIron +124.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +714%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +936.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +285%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~110mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7649900%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.5%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +4899.4%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
Contains more ProteinProtein +411.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5165.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +418.6%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28729.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4785.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 153mg 11769%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 10.65g 70%
Copper 0.284mg 0.774mg 54%
Fats 0.64g 33.7g 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 16.721g 42%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 7.922mg 40%
Phosphorus 80mg 308mg 33%
Zinc 0.38mg 3.94mg 32%
Sodium 872mg 156mg 31%
Folate 196µg 75µg 30%
Protein 3.03g 15.5g 25%
Calories 45kcal 522kcal 24%
Saturated fat 0.13g 4.678g 21%
Vitamin E 1mg 4.1mg 21%
Iron 2.18mg 0.97mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 4.1g 14%
Carbs 9.14g 47.4g 13%
Potassium 50mg 407mg 11%
Calcium 150mg 78mg 7%
Manganese 1.4mg 1.243mg 7%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.7µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0µg 4%
Choline 13.9mg 29.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.83mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 107mg 110mg 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.385mg 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 Candy bar
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
26%
Wakame
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.