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Wakame vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wakame and Custard apple

  • Wakame is higher in Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Custard apple is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Wakame covers your daily Sodium needs 38% more than Custard apple.
  • Wakame contains 6 times more Magnesium than Custard apple. While Wakame contains 107mg of Magnesium, Custard apple contains only 18mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Custard apple is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +207%
Contains more Magnesium +494.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +281%
Contains more Potassium +664%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +207%
Contains more Magnesium +494.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +281%
Contains more Potassium +664%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10950%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +416.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +620%
Contains more Carbs +175.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.6
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +620%
Contains more Carbs +175.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 3.03g 1.7g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.6g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 45kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Sugar 0.65g Custard apple
Fiber 0.5g 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 150mg 30mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.71mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 18mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 21mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 872mg 4mg Custard apple
Zinc 0.38mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 33IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.1mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.5mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.135mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.007mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.037mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.004mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.231g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame Custard apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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 ($)

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.