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Salsify vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salsify and Spirulina

  • Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 59% higher.
  • Salsify contains 8 times more Fiber than Spirulina. Salsify contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Spirulina contains 0.4g.

Food types used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.1%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Iron +407.3%
Contains more Copper +752.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.1%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Manganese +12.9%
Contains more Iron +407.3%
Contains more Copper +752.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +541.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +541.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +534.7%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Protein +116.8%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Water +11.9%
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +534.7%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Protein +116.8%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Water +11.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.2%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 2.02g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.17g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 15.36g 2.42g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 26kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 3.1g 0.4g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 12mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 56mg 11mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 127mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 98mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.21mg 0.186mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0.9mg Salsify
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.034mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 9µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.135g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
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.

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.