Nori vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Nori and Spirulina
- Nori has more Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
- Nori's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% more.
- Nori has 87 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spirulina. Nori has 260µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spirulina has 3µg.
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.
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Phosphorus
+427.3%
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Potassium
+180.3%
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Sodium
-51%
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Zinc
+425%
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Manganese
+431.2%
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Iron
+55%
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Magnesium
+850%
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Copper
+126.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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Calcium
+483.3%
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Phosphorus
+427.3%
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Potassium
+180.3%
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-51%
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Zinc
+425%
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Manganese
+431.2%
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Iron
+55%
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Magnesium
+850%
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Copper
+126.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin A
+9189.3%
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Vitamin E
+104.1%
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Vitamin C
+4233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+30.4%
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Vitamin B3
+22.9%
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Vitamin B5
+60.3%
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Vitamin B6
+367.6%
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Folate
+1522.2%
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Vitamin K
+60%
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Vitamin B1
+126.5%
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Vitamin A
+9189.3%
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Vitamin E
+104.1%
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Vitamin C
+4233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+30.4%
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Vitamin B3
+22.9%
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Vitamin B5
+60.3%
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Vitamin B6
+367.6%
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Folate
+1522.2%
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Vitamin K
+60%
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Vitamin B1
+126.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+111.2%
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+528.3%
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Fats
+39.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.92
Equal in Water - 90.67
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Carbs
+111.2%
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+528.3%
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Fats
+39.3%
Equal in Protein - 5.92
Equal in Water - 90.67
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.106
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Saturated Fat
-54.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+36%
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.
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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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| Net carbs | 4.81g | 2.02g |
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| Protein | 5.81g | 5.92g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.39g |
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| Carbs | 5.11g | 2.42g |
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| Calories | 35kcal | 26kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.49g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.3g | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.79mg |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 356mg | 127mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 98mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.2mg |
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| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.597mg |
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| Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin A | 5202IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 260µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.342mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 1.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 146µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4µg | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.402mg | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.112mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.061g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.106g |
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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
67%
18%
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.