Spirulina vs. Burdock root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Spirulina and Burdock root
- Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Burdock root is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Spirulina covers your daily Copper needs 58% more than Burdock root.
- Burdock root has 22 times less Vitamin B1 than Spirulina. Spirulina has 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, while Burdock root has 0.01mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Burdock root, 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.
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Iron
+248.8%
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Copper
+675.3%
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Calcium
+241.7%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+363.6%
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Potassium
+142.5%
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Sodium
-94.9%
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Zinc
+65%
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Manganese
+24.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Iron
+248.8%
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Copper
+675.3%
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Calcium
+241.7%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+363.6%
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Potassium
+142.5%
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Sodium
-94.9%
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Zinc
+65%
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Manganese
+24.7%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+28.9%
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Vitamin B1
+2120%
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Vitamin B2
+1040%
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Vitamin B3
+298.7%
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Vitamin K
+56.3%
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Vitamin C
+233.3%
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Vitamin B6
+605.9%
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Folate
+155.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+28.9%
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Vitamin B1
+2120%
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Vitamin B2
+1040%
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Vitamin B3
+298.7%
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Vitamin K
+56.3%
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Vitamin C
+233.3%
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Vitamin B6
+605.9%
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Folate
+155.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+286.9%
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Fats
+160%
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Water
+13.2%
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Carbs
+616.5%
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Other
+48.3%
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
17.34 g
Water:
80.09 g
Other:
0.89 g
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Protein
+286.9%
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Fats
+160%
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Water
+13.2%
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Carbs
+616.5%
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Other
+48.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+79.7%
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Saturated Fat
-81.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.037
Saturated Fat:
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.106 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.059 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+79.7%
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Saturated Fat
-81.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.037
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 2.02g | 14.04g | |
Protein | 5.92g | 1.53g | |
Fats | 0.39g | 0.15g | |
Carbs | 2.42g | 17.34g | |
Calories | 26kcal | 72kcal | |
Sugar | 0.3g | 2.9g | |
Fiber | 0.4g | 3.3g | |
Calcium | 12mg | 41mg | |
Iron | 2.79mg | 0.8mg | |
Magnesium | 19mg | 38mg | |
Phosphorus | 11mg | 51mg | |
Potassium | 127mg | 308mg | |
Sodium | 98mg | 5mg | |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.33mg | |
Copper | 0.597mg | 0.077mg | |
Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.232mg | |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.38mg | |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 3mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.01mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.03mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.3mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.321mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.24mg | |
Folate | 9µg | 23µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.006mg | |
Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.026mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.03mg | |
Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.032mg | |
Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.067mg | |
Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.009mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.033mg | |
Valine | 0.362mg | 0.033mg | |
Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.031mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.025g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.037g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.059g |
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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
18%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burdock root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burdock root is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)