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Wakame vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wakame and Seaweed

  • Wakame is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 52% higher.
  • Wakame contains 4 times more Sodium than Seaweed. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Seaweed contains 233mg.

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

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more IronIron +30.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +223.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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% 22% 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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1145.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.642mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.002mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~180µg
~equal in Choline ~12.8mg

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
~equal in Carbs ~9.57g
~equal in Water ~81.58g
~equal in Other ~6.61g

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +363.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Seaweed Opinion
Calories 45kcal 43kcal Wakame
Protein 3.03g 1.68g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.56g Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 3mg
Net carbs 8.64g 8.27g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 9.57g Seaweed
Magnesium 107mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 150mg 168mg Seaweed
Potassium 50mg 89mg Seaweed
Iron 2.18mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.65g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g Seaweed
Copper 0.284mg 0.13mg Wakame
Zinc 0.38mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 80mg 42mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 233mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 360IU 116IU Wakame
Vitamin A 18µg 6µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 0.87mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.2mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.15mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.47mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.642mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.002mg
Vitamin K 5.3µg 66µg Seaweed
Folate 196µg 180µg Wakame
Choline 13.9mg 12.8mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.247g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.047g Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.165mg 0.055mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.076mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.083mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.082mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.025mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.043mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.072mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.024mg Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0.004g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Seaweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Wakame
34%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 639mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.