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Wakame vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wakame and provolone

  • Wakame is richer in manganese, folate, and copper, yet provolone is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 85% higher.
  • Wakame contains 140 times more manganese than provolone. Wakame contains 1.4mg of manganese, while provolone contains 0.01mg.
  • Wakame contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Cheese, provolone.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +282.1%
Contains more IronIron +319.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +992.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +404%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176%
Contains more ZincZinc +750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
~equal in Sodium ~876mg

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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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% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +925.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +140.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1860%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1211.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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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% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.1%
Contains more WaterWater +95.3%
Contains more OtherOther +52.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +744.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4059.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
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32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12646.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.13g 17.078g 77%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Calcium 150mg 756mg 61%
Manganese 1.4mg 0.01mg 60%
Phosphorus 80mg 496mg 59%
Folate 196µg 10µg 47%
Protein 3.03g 25.58g 45%
Fats 0.64g 26.62g 40%
Copper 0.284mg 0.026mg 29%
Zinc 0.38mg 3.23mg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin A 18µg 236µg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Iron 2.18mg 0.52mg 21%
Magnesium 107mg 28mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 7.393g 18%
Calories 45kcal 351kcal 15%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.156mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.321mg 7%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.23mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.073mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.769g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.476mg 4%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 2.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.019mg 3%
Potassium 50mg 138mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 9.14g 2.14g 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Net carbs 8.64g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 0.56g N/A
Sodium 872mg 876mg 0%
Choline 13.9mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 1.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Provolone
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
26%
Wakame
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wakame
Wakame contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.