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Wakame vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wakame and Minestrone different?

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus than Minestrone.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 54% higher.
  • Wakame contains 36 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. While Wakame contains 107mg of Magnesium, Minestrone contains only 3mg.
  • Minestrone has less Sodium.

Seaweed, wakame, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 +971.4%
Contains more Iron +473.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +456.9%
Contains more Manganese +821.1%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +971.4%
Contains more Iron +473.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.8%
Contains more Zinc +22.6%
Contains more Copper +456.9%
Contains more Manganese +821.1%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.9%
Contains more Folate +1206.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.9%
Contains more Folate +1206.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Water +14.2%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +71.2%
Contains more Carbs +96.1%
Contains more Other +500%
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Water +14.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 4.26g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 1.77g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 9.14g 4.66g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 34kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Minestrone
Fiber 0.5g 0.4g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 14mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.38mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 3mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 23mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 130mg Minestrone
Sodium 872mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 0.38mg 0.31mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.051mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.152mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 0.5mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.022mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.018mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.391mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.14mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.041mg Minestrone
Folate 196µg 15µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.013mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.043mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.054mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.098mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.076mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.018mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.064mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.074mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.23g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.