Wakame vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and soybean meal different?
- Wakame contains less copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc than soybean meal.
- Soybean meal covers your daily need for copper, 191% more than wakame.
- Wakame has 291 times more sodium than soybean meal. Wakame has 872mg of sodium, while soybean meal has 3mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Soy meal, defatted, raw 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 | +186% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4880% |
| Contains more IronIron | +528.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +604.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1231.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +776.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +371.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1051.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.6% |
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:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1052.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1523.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +292.7% |
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
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +605.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +379.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.284mg | 2mg | 191% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 13.7mg | 144% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 3.8mg | 104% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 49.2g | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 701mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 2490mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.691mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 306mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.569mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 5.06mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 3mg | 38% |
| Folate | 196µg | 303µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 1.976mg | 26% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 337kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 35.89g | 9% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 244mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 1.045g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 2.587mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 2.39g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.251mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.268g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.409g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.