Chicory vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chicory and spirulina?
- Chicory is higher in fiber and folate, yet spirulina is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for copper is 61% more.
- Chicory has 8 times more fiber than spirulina. While chicory has 3.1g of fiber, spirulina has only 0.4g.
- The amount of sodium in chicory is lower.
We used Chicory, witloof, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1062.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1070.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +311.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +258.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +647.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +557.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.597mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 2.79mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.342mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.062mg | 0.222mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 0.4g | 11% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 5.92g | 10% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.16mg | 1.196mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 0.186mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.325mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 211mg | 127mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0.135g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4g | 2.42g | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.9g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.106g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)