Wakame vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wakame and edamame
- Wakame has more manganese and magnesium, while edamame has more folate, fiber, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for sodium is 38% higher.
- Edamame contains 2 times less magnesium than wakame. Wakame contains 107mg of magnesium, while edamame contains 64mg.
- The amount of sodium in edamame is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared.
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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 | +67.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +772% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +260.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +403.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +305% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +495% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +712.5% |
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Carbs
~8.91g
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Water
~72.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2110.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +889% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 872mg | 6mg | 38% |
| Folate | 196µg | 311µg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 5.2g | 19% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 11.91g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 26.7µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 1.024mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 2.156g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 169mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 436mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 56.3mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.345mg | 7% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 5.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.395mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 121kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.915mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 1.282g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 6.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.68mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.62g | 2% |
| Starch | 1.51g | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 2.27mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 8.91g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 3.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.745mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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