Wakame vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wakame and shallot?
- Wakame is richer in manganese, folate, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium, while shallot is higher in vitamin B6 and fiber.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 48% higher.
- Shallot has 73 times less sodium than wakame. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while shallot has 12mg.
We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Shallots, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +409.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +305.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +379.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +568% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +71.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +562.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +476.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.8% |
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Water
~79.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +314.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +459% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.292mg | 48% |
| Folate | 196µg | 34µg | 41% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 12mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.345mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.088mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 1.2mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 334mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 72kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 13.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 7.87g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 11.3mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.043mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)