Seaweed vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between seaweed and spirulina
- Seaweed has more vitamin K, folate, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B5, while spirulina has more copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% higher.
- Spirulina contains 20 times less folate than seaweed. Seaweed contains 180µg of folate, while spirulina contains 9µg.
- The amount of sodium in spirulina is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +536.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +515% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +281.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +359.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2540% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +344% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +43.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +295.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1001.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 66µg | 2.5µg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.597mg | 52% |
| Folate | 180µg | 9µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 19mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.342mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.222mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 5.92g | 8% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.642mg | 0.325mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 1.196mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 0.49mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 2.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 6.5mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 0.135g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.186mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.85mg | 2.79mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 127mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.27g | 2.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.106g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.