Nopales vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nopales and spirulina different?
- Nopales are higher in calcium, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, and fiber; however, spirulina is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for spirulina is 61% higher.
- Nopales contain 14 times more calcium than spirulina. While nopales contain 164mg of calcium, spirulina contains only 12mg.
Nopales, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +173.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +372.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1048.1% |
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 | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +112% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +734.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +348.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112% |
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 | 0.052mg | 0.597mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.79mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.342mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.222mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 12mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 5.92g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 19mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 1.196mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 127mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.325mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 98mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Folate | 3µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.135g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 2.42g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.106g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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 lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.