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Poblano vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Poblano and Spirulina

  • Poblano is richer than Spirulina in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Poblano is 269% higher.
  • Poblano contains 341 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spirulina. Poblano contains 1022µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spirulina contains 3µg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, ancho, dried 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 Calcium +408.3%
Contains more Iron +291.8%
Contains more Magnesium +494.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1727.3%
Contains more Potassium +1798.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +610%
Contains more Manganese +587.6%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +408.3%
Contains more Iron +291.8%
Contains more Magnesium +494.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1727.3%
Contains more Potassium +1798.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +610%
Contains more Manganese +587.6%
Contains more Selenium +314.3%
Contains more Copper +17.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +36396.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10297.1%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +36396.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +559.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10297.1%
Contains more Folate +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100.3%
Contains more Fats +2002.6%
Contains more Carbs +2024.8%
Contains more Other +881.7%
Contains more Water +300.7%
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +100.3%
Contains more Fats +2002.6%
Contains more Carbs +2024.8%
Contains more Other +881.7%
Contains more Water +300.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1347.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4155.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1347.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4155.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poblano Spirulina
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 2.02g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 5.92g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.39g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 2.42g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 26kcal Poblano
Sugar 0.3g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 0.4g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 12mg Poblano
Iron 10.93mg 2.79mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 19mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 11mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 127mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 98mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 0.2mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 1.279mg 0.186mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.7µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 56IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 3µg Poblano
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 2mg 0.9mg Poblano
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.342mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 1.196mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.325mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.034mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 9µg Poblano
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.096mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.306mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.331mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.509mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.312mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.118mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.286mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.362mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.112mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.135g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.034g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.106g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poblano Spirulina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
242%
Poblano
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.685g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano 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 ()

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/nutrients
  2. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.