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Wakame vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wakame and Pea

  • Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Magnesium, yet Pea is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3046% higher.
  • Wakame contains 291 times more Sodium than Pea. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Pea contains 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%
Pea
Pea
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% 22% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Pea
Pea
8
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% 48% 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 +122.5%
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
Pea
Pea
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
Pea
Pea
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 Pea
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 Pea Opinion
Calories 45kcal 84kcal Pea
Protein 3.03g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.64g 0.22g Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 14.2mg Pea
Net carbs 8.64g 10.13g Pea
Carbs 9.14g 15.63g Pea
Magnesium 107mg 39mg Wakame
Calcium 150mg 27mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 271mg Pea
Iron 2.18mg 1.54mg Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 5.93g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 5.5g Pea
Copper 0.284mg 0.173mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 1.19mg Pea
Phosphorus 80mg 117mg Pea
Sodium 872mg 3mg Pea
Vitamin A 360IU 801IU Pea
Vitamin A 18µg 40µg Pea
Vitamin E 1mg 0.14mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.525mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.149mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.216mg Pea
Vitamin K 5.3µg 25.9µg Pea
Folate 196µg 63µg Wakame
Choline 13.9mg 29.7mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.039g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.019g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.102g Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.165mg 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.257mg 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.112mg 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.063mg 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.209mg 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.015mg 0.105mg Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Pea
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
28%
Wakame
738%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
34%
Pea

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?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea 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. Pea - 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.