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Wakame vs. Enoki mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wakame and Enoki mushrooms different?

  • Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, and Iron, however, Enoki mushrooms are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 58% higher.
  • Enoki mushrooms have less Sodium.

Seaweed, wakame, raw and Mushrooms, enoki, 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +89.6%
Contains more Magnesium +568.8%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +618%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
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 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +89.6%
Contains more Magnesium +568.8%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +1766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +618%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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.
Wakame
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Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%
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 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Folate +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +120.7%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Other +700%
Contains more Water +10.4%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +120.7%
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Other +700%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
18% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Enoki mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 5.11g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 2.66g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.29g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 7.81g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 37kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 0.22g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 0.5g 2.7g Enoki mushrooms
Calcium 150mg 0mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.15mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 16mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 105mg Enoki mushrooms
Potassium 50mg 359mg Enoki mushrooms
Sodium 872mg 3mg Enoki mushrooms
Zinc 0.38mg 0.65mg Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.284mg 0.107mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.075mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin A 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 0.01mg Wakame
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.225mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.2mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 7.032mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 1.35mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.1mg Enoki mushrooms
Folate 196µg 48µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.04mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.165mg 0.11mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.09mg Enoki mushrooms
Leucine 0.257mg 0.13mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Methionine 0.063mg 0.03mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.209mg 0.23mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.015mg 0.07mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.02g Enoki mushrooms
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.09g Wakame

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Wakame Enoki mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Enoki mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
21%
Enoki mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
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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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. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/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.