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Wakame vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between wakame and millet raw

  • Wakame has more folate and calcium; however, millet raw is richer in copper, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Millet raw covers your daily copper needs 52% more than wakame.
  • Millet raw has 174 times less sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while millet raw has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Millet, raw.

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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.
Wakame
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 2.4% 17% 113% 250% 46% 122% 0.65% 213% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290%
Contains more IronIron +38.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~114mg

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
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1% 0% 105% 67% 89% 51% 89% 0% 2.3% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +488.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +601.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more WaterWater +822.6%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.7%
Contains more FatsFats +559.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +697%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.134 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1232.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +878.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Millet raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.284mg 0.75mg 52%
Sodium 872mg 5mg 38%
Fiber 0.5g 8.5g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.421mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.384mg 29%
Phosphorus 80mg 285mg 29%
Folate 196µg 85µg 28%
Carbs 9.14g 72.85g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 4.72mg 20%
Calories 45kcal 378kcal 17%
Protein 3.03g 11.02g 16%
Calcium 150mg 8mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 2.134g 13%
Zinc 0.38mg 1.68mg 12%
Iron 2.18mg 3.01mg 10%
Manganese 1.4mg 1.632mg 10%
Fats 0.64g 4.22g 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0.9µg 4%
Potassium 50mg 195mg 4%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.848mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.723g 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 107mg 114mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.773g 2%
Net carbs 8.64g 64.35g N/A
Sugar 0.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.353mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 1.4mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.578mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.236mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Millet raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Wakame
36%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet raw
Millet raw 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 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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.