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Wakame vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wakame and Russet potato

  • Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Calcium, yet Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Wakame covers your daily Manganese needs 51% more than Russet potato.
  • Wakame contains 62 times more Sodium than Russet potato. While Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, Russet potato contains only 14mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +733.3%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains more Magnesium +256.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +514%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +103.7%
Contains more Magnesium +256.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +514%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Potassium +1000%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35

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 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Folate +653.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +165%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17600%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin E +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.4%
Contains more Folate +653.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +165%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +392.3%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Carbs +134.6%
Equal in Water - 74.45
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Fats +392.3%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Contains more Carbs +134.6%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +303.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 3.03g 2.63g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.13g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 45kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 0.65g 1.08g Wakame
Fiber 0.5g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 150mg 18mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.07mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 30mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 71mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 872mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.38mg 0.35mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0.107mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.228mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 10IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 1µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 0.07mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.048mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.348mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.38mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 196µg 26µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 2µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.027mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.086mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.085mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.125mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.063mg 0.041mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.104mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.131mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.032g Russet potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.003g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.054g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 858mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
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 ($)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.