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Wakame vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wakame and shortbread

  • Wakame has more manganese, folate, magnesium, copper, and calcium, while shortbread has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 44% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 12 times less calcium than wakame. Wakame contains 150mg of calcium, while shortbread contains 13mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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
5
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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +664.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1053.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%

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
5
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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +142%
Contains more CholineCholine +1444.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2121.9%
Contains more OtherOther +599%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3996.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +597.8%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11465.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3719.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Shortbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 8.326g 54%
Manganese 1.4mg 0.393mg 44%
Fats 0.64g 26.22g 39%
Saturated fat 0.13g 8.105g 36%
Folate 196µg 81µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.353mg 24%
Sodium 872mg 353mg 23%
Calories 45kcal 514kcal 23%
Magnesium 107mg 14mg 22%
Copper 0.284mg 0.09mg 22%
Carbs 9.14g 63.78g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 6.708g 17%
Calcium 150mg 13mg 14%
Iron 2.18mg 2.98mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 3.275mg 10%
Vitamin E 1mg 2.44mg 10%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.2µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.321mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.314mg 6%
Protein 3.03g 5.37g 5%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 11µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.071mg 5%
Fiber 0.5g 1.3g 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 80mg 66mg 2%
Choline 13.9mg 0.9mg 2%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.49mg 1%
Potassium 50mg 88mg 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.975g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.