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Wakame vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wakame and crouton

  • Wakame has more manganese, magnesium, folate, and copper, while crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 67% higher.
  • Crouton contains 3 times less magnesium than wakame. Wakame contains 107mg of magnesium, while crouton contains 31mg.
  • The amount of sodium in crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Croutons, plain.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5257.1%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +938.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1354.4%
Contains more OtherOther +188%
Contains more ProteinProtein +292.7%
Contains more FatsFats +931.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +704.2%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5174.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 37.5µg 67%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.623mg 47%
Manganese 1.4mg 0.5mg 39%
Iron 2.18mg 4.08mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 5.439mg 24%
Carbs 9.14g 73.5g 21%
Protein 3.03g 11.9g 18%
Fiber 0.5g 5.1g 18%
Calories 45kcal 407kcal 18%
Magnesium 107mg 31mg 18%
Folate 196µg 132µg 16%
Copper 0.284mg 0.163mg 13%
Fats 0.64g 6.6g 9%
Sodium 872mg 698mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 3.059g 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Calcium 150mg 76mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 1.273g 7%
Saturated fat 0.13g 1.51g 6%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.89mg 5%
Phosphorus 80mg 115mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.429mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.272mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Potassium 50mg 124mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 8.64g 68.4g N/A
Sugar 0.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.255mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.