Wakame vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wakame and plantain raw?
- Wakame is richer in folate, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2, while plantain raw is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for folate is 44% higher.
- Plantain raw has 218 times less sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while plantain raw has 4mg.
We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Plantains, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +898% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +657.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +790.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +513.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14850% |
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:
1.3 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
31.89 g
Water:
65.28 g
Other:
1.16 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +520.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.9% |
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
0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.9% |
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Saturated fat
~0.143g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 61% | |
| Folate | 196µg | 22µg | 44% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 4mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.299mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.081mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 0.6mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 18.4mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 37mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.054mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 499mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.26mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 31.89g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 34mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.686mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 56µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 122kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 1.3g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.069g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 29.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 15g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 13.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.143g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.064mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
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 ($)