Wakame vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wakame and cocoa bean
- Wakame is higher in folate, yet cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 369% more than wakame.
- Wakame contains 6 times more folate than cocoa bean. While wakame contains 196µg of folate, cocoa bean contains only 32µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wakame is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +35.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +344.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4918% |
| Contains more IronIron | +611.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1170.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1576.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +810% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1785.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +120.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +512.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5800% |
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:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2862.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +497.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1946.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +537.9% |
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Other
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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
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7469% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 3.607mg | 369% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 15.52mg | 167% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 29.8g | 117% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 3.737mg | 102% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 728mg | 93% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 476mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 2509mg | 72% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 6.37mg | 54% |
| Folate | 196µg | 32µg | 41% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 19mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 7.76g | 35% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 18.1g | 30% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 13.2µg | 23% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 78mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 13.1g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.46mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 58.3g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 4.39g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.254mg | 9% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 220kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 111mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 11.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.