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Wakame vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wakame and Celtuce

  • Wakame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Celtuce is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Wakame is 38% higher.
  • Wakame contains 79 times more Sodium than Celtuce. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Celtuce contains 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Celtuce, 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.
Wakame
7
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 20% 12% 29% 21% 13% 7.4% 17% 1.4% 90% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +282.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more IronIron +296.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +610%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +560%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%

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
7
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 65% 210% 0% 0% 14% 16% 10% 11% 12% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +326.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +872.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +256.5%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.4%
Contains more OtherOther +928.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Celtuce Opinion
Calories 45kcal 18kcal Wakame
Protein 3.03g 0.85g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 19.5mg Celtuce
Net carbs 8.64g 1.95g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 3.65g Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 28mg Wakame
Calcium 150mg 39mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 330mg Celtuce
Iron 2.18mg 0.55mg Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Celtuce
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g Celtuce
Copper 0.284mg 0.04mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 0.27mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 39mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 11mg Celtuce
Vitamin A 360IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A 18µg 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.688mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.055mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.07mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.55mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.183mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.05mg Celtuce
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Folate 196µg 46µg Wakame
Choline 13.9mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.006mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.039mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.055mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.052mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.055mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.01mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.036mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.046mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.015mg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
29%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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 ($)

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.