Wakame vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and chinese broccoli different?
- Wakame has more manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B5; however, chinese broccoli is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Chinese broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin K, 66% more than wakame.
- Wakame has 125 times more sodium than chinese broccoli. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while chinese broccoli has 7mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +494.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +289.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +365.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +430.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +355.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +811.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
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
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.4% |
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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 84.8µg | 66% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.264mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 7mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 28.2mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.061mg | 25% |
| Folate | 196µg | 99µg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 18mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 0.56mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.5g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 82µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.437mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 261mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 41mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 1.14g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.095mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 3.81g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 25.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 22kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 865mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
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 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.