Wakame vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and edible mushroom different?
- Wakame is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium; however, edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wakame is 59% higher.
- Wakame contains 174 times more sodium than edible mushroom. While wakame contains 872mg of sodium, edible mushroom contains only 5mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Mushrooms, white, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1088.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4900% |
Contains more IronIron | +336% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2878.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +536% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1228.6% |
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 | +42.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +9900% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1052.9% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5100% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +24.5% |
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:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +737.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
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Protein
~3.09g
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
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.5% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.047mg | 59% |
Folate | 196µg | 17µg | 45% |
Sodium | 872mg | 5mg | 38% |
Magnesium | 107mg | 9mg | 23% |
Iron | 2.18mg | 0.5mg | 21% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 9.3µg | 16% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 1.497mg | 16% |
Calcium | 150mg | 3mg | 15% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 3.607mg | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.402mg | 13% |
Potassium | 50mg | 318mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.104mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
Copper | 0.284mg | 0.318mg | 4% |
Carbs | 9.14g | 3.26g | 2% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
Choline | 13.9mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
Calories | 45kcal | 22kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 80mg | 86mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
Protein | 3.03g | 3.09g | 0% |
Fats | 0.64g | 0.34g | 0% |
Net carbs | 8.64g | 2.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.65g | 1.98g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.05g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.16g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.209mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | 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
26%

26%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?

Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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