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Wakame vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wakame and Liver

  • Wakame has more Manganese, however, Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Liver covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 778% more than Wakame.
  • Liver has 5 times less Manganese than Wakame. Wakame has 1.4mg of Manganese, while Liver has 0.3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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
3
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7
Liver
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +664.3%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Contains more Iron +722%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.3%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +1668.4%
Contains more Copper +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +664.3%
Contains more Manganese +366.7%
Contains more Iron +722%
Contains more Phosphorus +201.3%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +1668.4%
Contains more Copper +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +9542.9%

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
4
:
8
Liver
Contains more Folate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4899.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +584.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Folate +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +4899.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +854.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +427.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +584.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
3
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2
Liver
Contains more Carbs +143.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Protein +758.7%
Contains more Fats +587.5%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +143.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +380%
Contains more Protein +758.7%
Contains more Fats +587.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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2
Liver
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.7%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +986.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Liver Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 3.76g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 26.02g Liver
Fats 0.64g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 9.14g 3.76g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 165kcal Liver
Sugar 0.65g Liver
Fiber 0.5g 0g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 10mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 107mg 14mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 50mg 150mg Liver
Sodium 872mg 49mg Liver
Zinc 0.38mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.284mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 1.4mg 0.3mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 360IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 196µg 163µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg Liver
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.165mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.087mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.257mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.112mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.063mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.209mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.015mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.41g Wakame
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 823mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.