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Carrot vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Carrot and Spirulina

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C, however, Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 92% more than Spirulina.
  • Spirulina has 7 times less Fiber than Carrot. Carrot has 2.8g of Fiber, while Spirulina has 0.4g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Carrots, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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.
Carrot
Carrot
5
:
5
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Iron +830%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Copper +1226.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.2%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Iron +830%
Contains more Magnesium +58.3%
Contains more Copper +1226.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
Carrot
Carrot
6
:
4
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Vitamin A +29732.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +428%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +29732.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +555.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +428%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +489.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
3
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Carbs +295.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +536.6%
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +295.9%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +536.6%
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Equal in Water - 90.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
Carrot
2
:
1
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.106
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Spirulina
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.106

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 2.02g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.24g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 9.58g 2.42g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 26kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 2.8g 0.4g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 12mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 35mg 11mg Carrot
Potassium 320mg 127mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 98mg Carrot
Zinc 0.24mg 0.2mg Carrot
Copper 0.045mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.143mg 0.186mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.1µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 16706IU 56IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 3µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.49mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.034mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 9µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg 2.5µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.191mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.102mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.101mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.02mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.069mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.04mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.135g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.106g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot Spirulina
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
98%
Carrot
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients
  2. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.