Wakame vs. Kanpyo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wakame and kanpyo?
- Wakame is richer in folate, while kanpyo is higher in zinc, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B5, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
- Kanpyo's daily need coverage for zinc is 50% higher.
- Kanpyo has 58 times less Sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, while kanpyo has 15mg.
- Kanpyo is lower in sodium.
We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) types in this comparison.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3064% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1442.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +271.4% |
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 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +221.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +266.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26500% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +300.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +611.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -65.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +77.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 45kcal | 258kcal |
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| Protein | 3.03g | 8.58g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.56g |
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| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.64g | 55.23g |
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| Carbs | 9.14g | 65.03g |
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| Magnesium | 107mg | 125mg |
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| Calcium | 150mg | 280mg |
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| Potassium | 50mg | 1582mg |
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| Iron | 2.18mg | 5.12mg |
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| Sugar | 0.65g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 9.8g |
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.433mg |
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| Zinc | 0.38mg | 5.86mg |
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| Phosphorus | 80mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 872mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 360IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 1.137mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 2.553mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.532mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.3µg |
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| Folate | 196µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 13.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 0.045g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.244g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.035mg |
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| Threonine | 0.165mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.087mg |
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| Leucine | 0.257mg |
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| Lysine | 0.112mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg |
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| Valine | 0.209mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
28%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
105%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kanpyo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 857mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kanpyo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)