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Spirulina vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spirulina and Pickled cucumber?

  • Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, yet Pickled cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 57% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spirulina is lower.

We used Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour types in this article.

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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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
9
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +597.5%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +452.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +602.4%
Contains more Manganese +1590.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Pickled cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +597.5%
Contains more Magnesium +375%
Contains more Potassium +452.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +602.4%
Contains more Manganese +1590.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%

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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
7
:
3
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +755.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1780%
Spirulina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +755.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +277.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin A +241.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1780%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
3
:
2
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Protein +1693.9%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Equal in Carbs - 2.26
Equal in Water - 94.08
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Pickled cucumber
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +1693.9%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Other +421.7%
Equal in Carbs - 2.26
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
1
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Spirulina
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Pickled cucumber
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 1.06g Spirulina
Protein 5.92g 0.33g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.2g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 2.26g Spirulina
Calories 26kcal 11kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g 1.06g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 12mg 0mg Spirulina
Iron 2.79mg 0.4mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 4mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 11mg 14mg Pickled cucumber
Potassium 127mg 23mg Spirulina
Sodium 98mg 1208mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.2mg 0.02mg Spirulina
Copper 0.597mg 0.085mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.011mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 56IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.09mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.01mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.038mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.009mg Spirulina
Folate 9µg 1µg Spirulina
Vitamin K 2.5µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.003mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.009mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.01mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.014mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.014mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.003mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.009mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.011mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.005mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.003g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.081g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Pickled cucumber
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
18%
Spirulina
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.