Wakame vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and noodles different?
- Wakame is higher in manganese, folate, copper, magnesium, calcium, and iron; however, noodles is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wakame is 47% higher.
- Wakame contains 174 times more sodium than noodles. While wakame contains 872mg of sodium, noodles contains only 5mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +409.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3314.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +381.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +84.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1340% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +175.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +901.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.315mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 23.9µg | 42% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 5mg | 38% |
| Folate | 196µg | 84µg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.098mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.289mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.263mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 138kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 25.16g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.077mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 4.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 25.7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 2.07g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.419g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Potassium | 50mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
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.