Seaweed, spirulina, dried vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between seaweed, spirulina, dried and spirulina
- Spirulina has less copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, magnesium, and potassium than seaweed, spirulina, dried.
- Seaweed, spirulina, dried covers your daily need for copper, 611% more than spirulina.
- Seaweed, spirulina, dried has 11 times more potassium than spirulina. While seaweed, spirulina, dried has 1363mg of potassium, spirulina has only 127mg.
- Spirulina has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +926.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +973.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +921.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +921.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +972.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +921.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +928.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.6% |
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 | +1022.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +920.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +972.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +973.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +971.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +970.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +970.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +920% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +944.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +915.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
57.47 g
Fats:
7.72 g
Carbs:
23.9 g
Water:
4.68 g
Other:
6.23 g
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +870.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1879.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +887.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +938.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1837.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.65 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.675 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
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 | +1885.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1862.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 6.1mg | 0.597mg | 611% |
| Iron | 28.5mg | 2.79mg | 321% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.67mg | 0.342mg | 256% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.38mg | 0.222mg | 180% |
| Protein | 57.47g | 5.92g | 103% |
| Manganese | 1.9mg | 0.186mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.82mg | 1.196mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.48mg | 0.325mg | 63% |
| Magnesium | 195mg | 19mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 98mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1363mg | 127mg | 36% |
| Vitamin E | 5mg | 0.49mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.364mg | 0.034mg | 25% |
| Folate | 94µg | 9µg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.5µg | 2.5µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 11mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 0.106g | 13% |
| Calories | 290kcal | 26kcal | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 0.4g | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 0.7µg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.65g | 0.135g | 11% |
| Fats | 7.72g | 0.39g | 11% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Choline | 66mg | 6.5mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 0.9mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 23.9g | 2.42g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.675g | 0.034g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 20.3g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.1g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.929mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 2.97mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 3.209mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 4.947mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.025mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 1.149mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 2.777mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Valine | 3.512mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.085mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
176%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
393%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 950mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.515g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed, spirulina, dried 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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)