Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Potato Skin VS Irishmoss Seaweed

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Potato Skin	17%	1%	82%
Irishmoss Seaweed	11%	3%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Potato Skin	Irishmoss Seaweed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 58kcal	1.7% 49kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.1% 0.1g	0.16% 0.16g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.081% 0.026g	0.1% 0.033g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.63% 0.01g	0.063% 0.001g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.19% 0.032g	0.012% 0.002g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9.57% 12.4g	9.45% 12.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	0.84% 0.61g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.58% 2.5g	3.42% 1.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.6% 2.57g	2.7% 1.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Potato Skin	Irishmoss Seaweed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0.67% 6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1.75% 0.021mg	1.25% 0.015mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.92% 0.038mg	36% 0.47mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.46% 1.03mg	3.7% 0.59mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.04% 0.3mg	3.5% 0.18mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	18.4% 0.24mg	5.3% 0.069mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.25% 17μg	45.5% 182μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	12.7% 11.4mg	3.33% 3mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	5.8% 0.87mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	4.17% 5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Potato Skin	Irishmoss Seaweed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3% 30mg	7.2% 72mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	47% 0.42mg	16.6% 0.15mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	40.5% 3.24mg	111% 8.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.48% 23mg	34.3% 144mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	26% 0.6mg	16% 0.37mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	5.43% 38mg	22.4% 157mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	12% 413mg	1.85% 63mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.55% 0.3μg	1.27% 0.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.67% 10mg	4.47% 67mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.2% 0.35mg	17.7% 1.95mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.25% 83.3g	2.2% 81.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Potato Skin VS Irishmoss Seaweed per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Potato Skin versus 100 g of Irishmoss Seaweed to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Potato Skin vs Irishmoss Seaweed:

• 100 grams of Potato Skin have 1.7 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5, 3.5 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.8 times more Vitamin C than Irishmoss Seaweed.
• While 100 g of Raw Irishmoss Seaweed contain 12.3 times more Vitamin B2 and 10.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Raw Irishmoss Seaweed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Potato Skin vs Irishmoss Seaweed:

• 100 grams of Potato Skin have 2.8 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Manganese and 6.6 times more Potassium than Irishmoss Seaweed.
• While 100 g of Raw Irishmoss Seaweed contain 2.4 times more Calcium, 2.7 times more Iron, 6.3 times more Magnesium, 4.1 times more Phosphorus, 6.7 times more Sodium and 5.6 times more Zinc than Raw Potato Skin.
• Both Potato Skin and Irishmoss Seaweed contain similar levels of Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Irishmoss Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Raw Irishmoss Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Potato Skin have 1.9 times more Fiber and 1.7 times more Protein than Irishmoss Seaweed.
• Both Potato Skin and Irishmoss Seaweed offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Irishmoss Seaweed provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Raw Potato Skin as well as Raw Irishmoss Seaweed provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in 100 grams.