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Wakame vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wakame and Succotash

  • Wakame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, yet Succotash is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Wakame is 39% higher.
  • Wakame contains 218 times more Sodium than Succotash. Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, while Succotash contains 4mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), 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.
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.9%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +638%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Contains more Calcium +733.3%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.9%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Contains more Manganese +103.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +638%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.5%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.587
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +444.5%
Contains more Folate +390%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.587

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +471.4%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.3%
Equal in Water - 73.1
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% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Other +471.4%
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +114.3%
Equal in Water - 73.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.3%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +241.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Succotash
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Succotash Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 15.79g Succotash
Protein 3.03g 5.03g Succotash
Fats 0.64g 1.02g Succotash
Carbs 9.14g 19.59g Succotash
Calories 45kcal 99kcal Succotash
Sugar 0.65g Succotash
Fiber 0.5g 3.8g Succotash
Calcium 150mg 18mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.83mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 48mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 113mg Succotash
Potassium 50mg 369mg Succotash
Sodium 872mg 4mg Succotash
Zinc 0.38mg 0.61mg Succotash
Copper 0.284mg 0.186mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.688mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 292IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 15µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 15.1mg Succotash
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.208mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.082mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 1.587mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.128mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.13mg Succotash
Folate 196µg 40µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.165mg 0.209mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.284mg Succotash
Leucine 0.257mg 0.443mg Succotash
Lysine 0.112mg 0.295mg Succotash
Methionine 0.063mg 0.068mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.243mg Succotash
Valine 0.209mg 0.306mg Succotash
Histidine 0.015mg 0.16mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.19g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame Succotash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
20%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 868mg)
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 ($)

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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.