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Wakame vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Wakame and Escarole

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Escarole is higher in Vitamin K, and Fiber.
  • Escarole covers your daily need of Vitamin K 172% more than Wakame.
  • Wakame has 46 times more Sodium than Escarole. While Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, Escarole has only 19mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, wakame, raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added.

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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 +226.1%
Contains more Iron +202.8%
Contains more Magnesium +723.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Copper +226.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +390%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%
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 14% 27% 10% 10% 22% 3% 19% 29% 51% 2%
Contains more Calcium +226.1%
Contains more Iron +202.8%
Contains more Magnesium +723.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.6%
Contains more Copper +226.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Potassium +390%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +81.6%

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.
Wakame
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Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.8%
Contains more Folate +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +3898.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059
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 114% 8% 0% 11% 15% 15% 6% 50% 4% 59% 0% 530%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.8%
Contains more Folate +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +3898.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.3
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +255.6%
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Other +449.6%
Contains more Water +17.9%
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% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +255.6%
Contains more Carbs +197.7%
Contains more Other +449.6%
Contains more Water +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1350%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Escarole Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 0.27g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 1.15g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.18g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 3.07g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 19kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 0.23g Escarole
Fiber 0.5g 2.8g Escarole
Calcium 150mg 46mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.72mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 13mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 22mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 245mg Escarole
Sodium 872mg 19mg Escarole
Zinc 0.38mg 0.69mg Escarole
Copper 0.284mg 0.087mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.385mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 1888IU Escarole
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 94µg Escarole
Vitamin E 1mg 0.4mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 3.3mg Escarole
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.059mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.062mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.312mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.826mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.016mg Escarole
Folate 196µg 78µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 211.9µg Escarole
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.005mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.046mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.066mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.09mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.058mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.013mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.049mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.058mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.021mg Escarole
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.042g Escarole
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.004g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.081g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Escarole
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
67%
Escarole
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
18%
Escarole

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 853mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
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 ($)
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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.