Beetroot vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and spirulina?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, fiber, manganese, and potassium, yet spirulina is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for copper is 58% higher.
- Beetroot has 12 times more folate than spirulina. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while spirulina has 9µg.
We used Beets, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +248.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +696% |
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 CVitamin C | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +616.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +755% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +109.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +267.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.4% |
~equal in
Water
~90.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.034g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.597mg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.79mg | 25% |
| Folate | 109µg | 9µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.342mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.222mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.4g | 10% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 5.92g | 9% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 127mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.186mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.196mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.325mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 2.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.135g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.106g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
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
12%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)