Pickled cucumber vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pickled cucumber and Spirulina?
- Pickled cucumber is higher in Vitamin K, yet Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 57% more.
- Pickled cucumber has 19 times more Vitamin K than Spirulina. While Pickled cucumber has 47µg of Vitamin K, Spirulina has only 2.5µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Spirulina is lower.
We used Pickles, cucumber, sour 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +375% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +452.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +597.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +602.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1590.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +241.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1780% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +755.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +277.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
94.08 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +421.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1693.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
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Carbs
~2.42g
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Water
~90.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.081 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.106 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 11kcal | 26kcal |
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| Protein | 0.33g | 5.92g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.06g | 2.02g |
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| Carbs | 2.26g | 2.42g |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 23mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.4mg | 2.79mg |
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| Sugar | 1.06g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.2g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.597mg |
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| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 1208mg | 98mg |
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| Vitamin A | 191IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 0.342mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.038mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 3.6mg | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.135g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.106g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.009mg | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.014mg | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.011mg | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.112mg |
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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
11%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 1110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)