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Shallot vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shallot and Spirulina

  • Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Spirulina is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Spirulina covers your daily need of Copper 57% more than Shallot.
  • Shallot has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Spirulina. While Shallot has 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, Spirulina has only 0.034mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Shallots, 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 Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.5%
Contains more Potassium +163%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +578.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.5%
Contains more Potassium +163%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Contains more Selenium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +578.4%
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 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +914.7%
Contains more Folate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +914.7%
Contains more Folate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin E +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +594.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Water +13.6%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +594.2%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +290%
Contains more Water +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 2.02g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.1g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 16.8g 2.42g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 26kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 3.2g 0.4g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 12mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 11mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 127mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 98mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.2mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.292mg 0.186mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.7µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 8mg 0.9mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.034mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 9µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.098mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.149mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.125mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.027mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.11mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.043mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.135g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.