Radish vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Radish and Spirulina
- Radish is higher in Vitamin C, yet Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
- Spirulina covers your daily Copper needs 61% more than Radish.
- Radish contains 16 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina. While Radish contains 14.8mg of Vitamin C, Spirulina contains only 0.9mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Radishes, 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 | +108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +720.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1094% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +776.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +92.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +770.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290% |
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Water
~90.67g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +120.8% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 26kcal |
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| Protein | 0.68g | 5.92g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.39g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 0.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.8g | 2.02g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 2.42g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 25mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 233mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 2.79mg |
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| Sugar | 1.86g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.597mg |
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| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 39mg | 98mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.342mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 1.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 6.5mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.135g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.106g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.013mg | 0.112mg |
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| Fructose | 0.71g |
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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.