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Wasabi vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wasabi and Seaweed

  • Wasabi has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Seaweed is higher in Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wasabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Seaweed.
  • Seaweed contains 137 times less Vitamin B6 than Wasabi. Wasabi contains 0.274mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • Wasabi has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Wasabi, root, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
Wasabi
6
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Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +538.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +538.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +31.7%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +176.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%

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.
Wasabi
4
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Contains more Vitamin C +1296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin A +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Folate +900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +1296.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin A +231.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Folate +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wasabi
3
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Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +146%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +244.3%
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +185.7%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Carbs +146%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +244.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wasabi Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 15.74g 8.27g Wasabi
Protein 4.8g 1.68g Wasabi
Fats 0.63g 0.56g Wasabi
Carbs 23.54g 9.57g Wasabi
Calories 109kcal 43kcal Wasabi
Sugar 0.6g Wasabi
Fiber 7.8g 1.3g Wasabi
Calcium 128mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 1.03mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 69mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 80mg 42mg Wasabi
Potassium 568mg 89mg Wasabi
Sodium 17mg 233mg Wasabi
Zinc 1.62mg 1.23mg Wasabi
Copper 0.155mg 0.13mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.391mg 0.2mg Wasabi
Selenium 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 35IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 41.9mg 3mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.131mg 0.05mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.743mg 0.47mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.002mg Wasabi
Folate 18µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g Wasabi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wasabi Seaweed
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
25%
Wasabi
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Wasabi
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/nutrients
  2. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.