Seaweed vs Soy protein isolate
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Seaweed, spirulina, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Seaweed 290
Soy protein 335
Protein (g)
Seaweed 57.5
Soy protein 88.3
Carbs (g)
Seaweed 23.9
Soy protein 0
Fat (g)
Seaweed 7.72
Soy protein 3.39
Fiber (g)
Seaweed 3.60
Soy protein 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Soy protein isolate — 88.3g vs 57.5g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried — 290 vs 335 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Seaweed | Soy protein isolate | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 290 kcal | 335 kcal | -13% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 4.68 g | 4.98 g | -6% |
| Protein | 57.5 g | 88.3 g | -35% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 7.72 g | 3.39 g | +128% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 23.9 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.60 g | 0 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 2.65 g | 0.422 g | +528% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.675 g | 0.645 g | +5% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.1 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 2.38 mg | 0.176 mg | +1252% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 3.67 mg | 0.100 mg | +3570% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 12.8 mg | 1.44 mg | +792% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 3.48 mg | 0.060 mg | +5700% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.364 mg | 0.100 mg | +264% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 94.0 ug | 176 ug | -47% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 66.0 mg | 191 mg | -65% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 29.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 342 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 5.00 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 120 mg | 178 mg | -33% |
| Iron, Fe | 28.5 mg | 14.5 mg | +97% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 195 mg | 39.0 mg | +400% |
| Phosphorus, P | 118 mg | 776 mg | -85% |
| Potassium, K | 1363 mg | 81.0 mg | +1583% |
| Sodium, Na | 1048 mg | 1005 mg | +4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.00 mg | 4.03 mg | -50% |
| Copper, Cu | 6.10 mg | 1.60 mg | +281% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.90 mg | 1.49 mg | +27% |
| Selenium, Se | 7.20 ug | 0.800 ug | +800% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1213 kj | 1401 kj | -13% |
| Ash | 6.23 g | 3.58 g | +74% |
| Total Sugars | 3.10 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 94.0 ug | 176 ug | -47% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 94.0 ug | 176 ug | -47% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 570 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 25.5 ug | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.075 g | 0.008 g | +837% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.50 g | 0.310 g | +705% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.077 g | 0.104 g | -26% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.328 g | 0.008 g | +4000% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.347 g | 0.637 g | -46% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.08 g | 1.65 g | +26% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.25 g | 1.45 g | -14% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.823 g | 0.195 g | +322% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.929 g | 1.12 g | -17% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 2.97 g | 3.14 g | -5% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.21 g | 4.25 g | -25% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 4.95 g | 6.78 g | -27% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 3.03 g | 5.33 g | -43% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 1.15 g | 1.13 g | +2% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.662 g | 1.05 g | -37% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.78 g | 4.59 g | -40% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 2.58 g | 3.22 g | -20% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.51 g | 4.10 g | -14% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 4.15 g | 6.67 g | -38% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.09 g | 2.30 g | -53% |
| Alanine | 4.51 g | 3.59 g | +26% |
| Aspartic acid | 5.79 g | 10.2 g | -43% |
| Glutamic acid | 8.39 g | 17.5 g | -52% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 3.10 g | 3.60 g | -14% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.38 g | 4.96 g | -52% |
| Serine | 3.00 g | 4.59 g | -35% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Daidzein | — | 30.8 mg | |
| Genistein | — | 57.3 mg | |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | — | 91.1 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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