Spirulina vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Spirulina and Arrowroot
- Spirulina has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 82% more than Spirulina.
- Spirulina has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Arrowroot. While Spirulina has 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, Arrowroot has only 0.059mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Arrowroot, 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +790.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +479.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +682.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3655.6% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +453.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +750% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.1% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 65kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 4.24g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 12.09g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 13.39g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 454mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.121mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 26mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.693mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 338µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.092g |
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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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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
17%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.