Wheat vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat and wakame
- Wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and copper, yet wakame is higher in folate.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 161% more than wakame.
- Wheat contains 210 times more vitamin B6 than wakame. While wheat contains 0.419mg of vitamin B6, wakame contains only 0.002mg.
- The amount of sodium in wheat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, durum and Seaweed, wakame, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +762% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +994.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +535% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +115.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12671.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +341.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +598.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20850% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +355.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +678.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +631.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +304.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +493.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 0.7µg | 161% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 1.4mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 80mg | 61% |
| Folate | 43µg | 196µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 872mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.38mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.002mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 1.6mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.06mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.284mg | 30% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 9.14g | 21% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 3.03g | 21% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.18mg | 17% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 45kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 150mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 50mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 107mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.218g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.697mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.47g | 0.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.13g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.058g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.015mg | 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
34%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.