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Wakame vs. Sunflower oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Wakame and Sunflower oil

  • Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Sunflower oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Sunflower oil is 267% higher.
  • Sunflower oil contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Oil, sunflower, linoleic, (partially hydrogenated).

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4008%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.4
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 0% 822% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4008%
Equal in Vitamin K - 5.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +15525%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +15525%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79555.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16597.2%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
14% 48% 38%
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 36.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79555.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16597.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Sunflower oil Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 0g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 0g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 100g Sunflower oil
Carbs 9.14g 0g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 884kcal Sunflower oil
Sugar 0.65g 0g Sunflower oil
Fiber 0.5g 0g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 0mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 0mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 0mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 0mg Wakame
Sodium 872mg 0mg Sunflower oil
Zinc 0.38mg 0mg Wakame
Copper 0.284mg 0mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin A 360IU 0IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg 41.08mg Sunflower oil
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Wakame
Folate 196µg 0µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg 5.4µg Sunflower oil
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 46.2g Sunflower oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 36.4g Sunflower oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wakame Sunflower oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Wakame
70%
Sunflower oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
0%
Sunflower oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower oil
Sunflower oil contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sunflower oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172328/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.