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Wakame vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wakame and Pickled cucumber

  • Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Pickled cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Wakame covers your daily Manganese needs 60% more than Pickled cucumber.
  • Wakame contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Magnesium +2575%
Contains more Phosphorus +471.4%
Contains more Potassium +117.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Zinc +1800%
Contains more Copper +234.1%
Contains more Manganese +12627.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +445%
Contains more Magnesium +2575%
Contains more Phosphorus +471.4%
Contains more Potassium +117.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.8%
Contains more Zinc +1800%
Contains more Copper +234.1%
Contains more Manganese +12627.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1734.2%
Contains more Folate +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +786.8%
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1734.2%
Contains more Folate +19500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin K +786.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +818.2%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +17.6%
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% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +818.2%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +304.4%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Water +17.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 1.06g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 0.33g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.2g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 2.26g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 11kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g 1.06g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 150mg 0mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.4mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 4mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 14mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 23mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 1208mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 0.02mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.085mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.011mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 191IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 10µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 0.09mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.01mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.038mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Folate 196µg 1µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.003mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.009mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.01mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.014mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.014mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.003mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.009mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.011mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.005mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.003g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.081g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame Pickled cucumber
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wakame
Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.