Nori vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nori and spirulina
- Nori has more vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, spirulina has more copper, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Nori's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 103% more.
- Nori has 43 times more vitamin C than spirulina. Nori has 39mg of vitamin C, while spirulina has 0.9mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, laver, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +427.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +431.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126.1% |
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 | +4233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +367.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1522.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +528.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.92g
~equal in
Water
~90.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.106g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 0.9mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.597mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.186mg | 35% |
| Folate | 146µg | 9µg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.79mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.222mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.342mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 127mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.325mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 1.196mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 98mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 2.42g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 6.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 5.92g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.135g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.106g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | N/A |
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
45%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.