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Russet potato vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Russet potato and Spirulina

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Spirulina has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% more.
  • Russet potato has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Spirulina. Russet potato has 0.354mg of Vitamin B6, while Spirulina has 0.034mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 +50%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +333.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +333.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Manganese +22.6%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 C +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +941.2%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 C +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +941.2%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +786%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +125.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +21.8%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 Carbs +786%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +125.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 2.02g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.13g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 21.44g 2.42g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 26kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 2.3g 0.4g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 12mg Russet potato
Iron 1.07mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 30mg 19mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 11mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 127mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 98mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.2mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.228mg 0.186mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 10IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 8.3mg 0.9mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 1.196mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.325mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.034mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 9µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.086mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.125mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.137mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.041mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.131mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.044mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.135g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Spirulina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Russet potato
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato 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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.