Spirulina vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spirulina and Agar different?
- Agar has more Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Fiber than Spirulina.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Agar is 233% higher.
Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+5108.3%
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Iron
+667%
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Magnesium
+3952.6%
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Phosphorus
+372.7%
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Potassium
+785.8%
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Zinc
+2800%
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Manganese
+2211.8%
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Selenium
+957.1%
Equal in Sodium - 102
Equal in Copper - 0.61
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Calcium
+5108.3%
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Iron
+667%
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Magnesium
+3952.6%
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Phosphorus
+372.7%
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Potassium
+785.8%
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Zinc
+2800%
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Manganese
+2211.8%
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Selenium
+957.1%
Equal in Sodium - 102
Equal in Copper - 0.61
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2120%
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Vitamin B2
+54.1%
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Vitamin B3
+492.1%
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Vitamin E
+920.4%
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Vitamin B5
+828.6%
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Vitamin B6
+791.2%
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Folate
+6344.4%
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Vitamin K
+876%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2120%
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Vitamin B2
+54.1%
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Vitamin B3
+492.1%
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Vitamin E
+920.4%
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Vitamin B5
+828.6%
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Vitamin B6
+791.2%
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Folate
+6344.4%
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Vitamin K
+876%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+30%
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Water
+944.6%
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Carbs
+3242.1%
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Other
+555%
Equal in Protein - 6.21
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+30%
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+944.6%
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Carbs
+3242.1%
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+555%
Equal in Protein - 6.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.9%
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Saturated Fat
-54.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.9%
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Saturated Fat
-54.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.102
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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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 73.18g |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 6.21g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 80.88g |
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| Calories | 26kcal | 306kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.97g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 7.7g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 625mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 21.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 770mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 1125mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 102mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 5.8mg |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.61mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 4.3mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 3.018mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.303mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 580µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 24.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.061g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.087g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.102g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
18%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar 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.