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Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry and Spirulina

  • Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry is higher than Spirulina in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Folate.
  • Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry covers your daily Iron needs 795% more than Spirulina.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spirulina is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry and Seaweed, spirulina, raw.

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Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry vs Spirulina infographic
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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 494% 90% 260% 2489% 157% 69% 111% 565% 767% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3.6% 11% 105% 199% 5.5% 4.7% 13% 24% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3542.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2391.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2218.1%
Contains more IronIron +2279.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1165%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2263.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3061.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 97% 487% 111% 93% 120% 367% 70% 0% 53% 281% 0% 141% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 3.4% 9.8% 0% 56% 79% 22% 20% 7.8% 0% 6.3% 6.8% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1988.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 46% 14% 23%
Protein: 15.34 g
Fats: 1.39 g
Carbs: 46.24 g
Water: 14 g
Other: 23.03 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 ProteinProtein +159.1%
Contains more FatsFats +256.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1810.7%
Contains more OtherOther +3738.3%
Contains more WaterWater +547.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 8% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.75 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.106 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +223.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry Spirulina Opinion
Calories 259kcal 26kcal Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Protein 15.34g 5.92g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Fats 1.39g 0.39g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin C 29mg 0.9mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Net carbs 9.54g 2.02g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Carbs 46.24g 2.42g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Spirulina
Vitamin D 126IU 0IU Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Magnesium 692mg 19mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Calcium 299mg 12mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Potassium 2944mg 127mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Iron 66.38mg 2.79mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Sugar 0.3g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Fiber 36.7g 0.4g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Copper 0.47mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Zinc 2.53mg 0.2mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Phosphorus 260mg 11mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Sodium 4331mg 98mg Spirulina
Vitamin A 8120IU 56IU Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin A 406µg 3µg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin E 5.53mg 0.49mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin D 3.1µg 0µg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Manganese 5.88mg 0.186mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Selenium 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin B1 0.48mg 0.222mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin B2 1.59mg 0.342mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 1.196mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.034mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin B12 2.25µg 0µg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Folate 188µg 9µg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Choline 6.5mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.135g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.034g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.75g 0.106g Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.096mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Threonine 0.583mg 0.306mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Isoleucine 0.563mg 0.331mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Leucine 0.903mg 0.509mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Lysine 0.751mg 0.312mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Methionine 0.254mg 0.118mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Phenylalanine 0.807mg 0.286mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Valine 0.664mg 0.362mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Histidine 0.229mg 0.112mg Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry Spirulina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
140%
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
17%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
500%
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 4233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry
Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Seaweed, Canadian Cultivated EMI-TSUNOMATA, dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167602/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.