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Wakame vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wakame and peas

  • Wakame is richer in manganese, folate, and magnesium, yet peas are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for peas is 3046% higher.
  • Wakame contains 291 times more sodium than peas. Wakame contains 872mg of sodium, while peas contain 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
5
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%
Peas
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +174.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +442%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.4%

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.
Wakame
3
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%
Peas
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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 47% 13% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21851.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +388.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
3
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Peas
2
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +190.9%
Contains more OtherOther +682.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71%
~equal in Water ~77.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
Peas
1
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Peas DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 153mg 3046%
Manganese 1.4mg 0.525mg 38%
Sodium 872mg 3mg 38%
Folate 196µg 63µg 33%
Fiber 0.5g 5.5g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.259mg 17%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 25.9µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.216mg 16%
Magnesium 107mg 39mg 16%
Calcium 150mg 27mg 12%
Copper 0.284mg 0.173mg 12%
Vitamin C 3mg 14.2mg 12%
Iron 2.18mg 1.54mg 8%
Potassium 50mg 271mg 7%
Zinc 0.38mg 1.19mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.149mg 6%
Protein 3.03g 5.36g 5%
Phosphorus 80mg 117mg 5%
Choline 13.9mg 29.7mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 2.021mg 3%
Calories 45kcal 84kcal 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.9µg 2%
Carbs 9.14g 15.63g 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 40µg 2%
Fructose 0.41g 1%
Fats 0.64g 0.22g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.102g 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 5.93g N/A
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.019g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.193mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.198mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Peas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Wakame
735%
Peas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
34%
Peas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.