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Wakame vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wakame and Potato chips

  • Wakame has more Manganese, and Folate, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato chips covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 54% more than Wakame.
  • Potato chips has 109 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, while Potato chips has 8mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 +525%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +2450%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +186.8%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.306
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +59.7%
Contains more Manganese +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.3%
Contains more Potassium +2450%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +186.8%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.306

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Folate +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +811%
Contains more Vitamin C +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32900%
Contains more Vitamin K +317%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Folate +335.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +811%
Contains more Vitamin C +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32900%
Contains more Vitamin K +317%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4110%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +5306.3%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Water +4110%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +131%
Contains more Fats +5306.3%
Contains more Carbs +478.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5482.6%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16865.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5482.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 3.03g 7g Potato chips
Fats 0.64g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 9.14g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 45kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.65g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 0.5g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 150mg 24mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.63mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 67mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 165mg Potato chips
Potassium 50mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 872mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 0.38mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.284mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 1.4mg 0.44mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 3mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.197mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.402mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 196µg 45µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.165mg 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.257mg 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.112mg 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.063mg 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.209mg 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 0.015mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.13g 10.96g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 12.17g Potato chips

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Wakame Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.