Wakame vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between wakame and pita
- Wakame has more folate, manganese, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin A; however, pita has more vitamin B1 and fiber.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for folate is 43% more.
- Pita is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.
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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 | +311.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +149.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +509.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.4% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 196µg | 24µg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.481mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 26mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.267mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 55.7g | 16% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 536mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.168mg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 9.1g | 12% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 275kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.097mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 150mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.397mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.142mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.535g | 2% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)