Wakame vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and English muffins different?
- Wakame has more manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, iron, and calcium; however, English muffins are richer in vitamin B1, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Wakame covers your daily need for manganese, 45% more than English muffins.
- Wakame has 5 times more folate than English muffins. Wakame has 196µg of folate, while English muffins have 37µg.
- English muffins contain less sodium.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types were 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 | +409.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +188.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +292.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.8% |
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 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +429.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +90% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.3% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +420.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.357mg | 45% |
| Folate | 196µg | 37µg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 464mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.129mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 0.89mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 46g | 12% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 235kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.181mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 52mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 7.7g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 133mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.446mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.888g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 131mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 1.566mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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 is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
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 ($)