Wakame vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and sauerkraut different?
- Wakame has more manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium; however, sauerkraut is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Wakame covers your daily need for manganese, 54% more than sauerkraut.
- Wakame has 10 times more vitamin B2 than sauerkraut. Wakame has 0.23mg of vitamin B2, while sauerkraut has 0.022mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids, and liquids types were used in this article.
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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 | +723.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +195.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +827.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +945.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1018.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +649.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +233% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +357.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +234.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +225.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.151mg | 54% |
| Folate | 196µg | 24µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 13mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.096mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.022mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 14.7mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.093mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 661mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 20mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.47mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 13µg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 0.91g | 4% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 4.28g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.067g | 1% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.14g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 1.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)