Wakame vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Wakame and Taro leaves different?
- Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Taro leaves is 86% higher.
- Wakame contains 291 times more Sodium than Taro leaves. While Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, Taro leaves contain only 3mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Taro leaves, raw are the varieties 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.
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Calcium
+40.2%
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Magnesium
+137.8%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Manganese
+96.1%
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Potassium
+1196%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Copper - 0.27
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Calcium
+40.2%
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Magnesium
+137.8%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Manganese
+96.1%
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Potassium
+1196%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.25
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Equal in Copper - 0.27
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.
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Vitamin B5
+729.8%
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Folate
+55.6%
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Vitamin A
+1240.3%
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Vitamin E
+102%
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Vitamin C
+1633.3%
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Vitamin B1
+248.3%
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Vitamin B2
+98.3%
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Vitamin B6
+7200%
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Vitamin K
+1949.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.513
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Vitamin B5
+729.8%
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Folate
+55.6%
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Vitamin A
+1240.3%
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Vitamin E
+102%
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Vitamin C
+1633.3%
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Vitamin B1
+248.3%
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Vitamin B2
+98.3%
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Vitamin B6
+7200%
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Vitamin K
+1949.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.513
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+36.4%
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Other
+275%
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Protein
+64.4%
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Fats
+15.6%
Equal in Water - 85.66
Protein:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
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Carbs
+36.4%
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+275%
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Protein
+64.4%
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Fats
+15.6%
Equal in Water - 85.66
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.06
Saturated Fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.218 g
Saturated Fat:
0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.307 g
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Saturated Fat
-13.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+40.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.06
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 Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 8.64g | 3g | |
Protein | 3.03g | 4.98g | |
Fats | 0.64g | 0.74g | |
Carbs | 9.14g | 6.7g | |
Calories | 45kcal | 42kcal | |
Sugar | 0.65g | 3.01g | |
Fiber | 0.5g | 3.7g | |
Calcium | 150mg | 107mg | |
Iron | 2.18mg | 2.25mg | |
Magnesium | 107mg | 45mg | |
Phosphorus | 80mg | 60mg | |
Potassium | 50mg | 648mg | |
Sodium | 872mg | 3mg | |
Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.41mg | |
Copper | 0.284mg | 0.27mg | |
Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.714mg | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 360IU | 4825IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 18µg | 241µg | |
Vitamin E | 1mg | 2.02mg | |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 52mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.209mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.456mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 1.513mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 0.084mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.146mg | |
Folate | 196µg | 126µg | |
Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 108.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.048mg | |
Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.167mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.26mg | |
Leucine | 0.257mg | 0.392mg | |
Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.246mg | |
Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.079mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.195mg | |
Valine | 0.209mg | 0.256mg | |
Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.114mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 0.151g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.058g | 0.06g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 0.307g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.