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Spirulina vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spirulina and Artichoke

  • Spirulina has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Artichoke is higher in Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Magnesium.
  • Spirulina covers your daily need of Copper 41% more than Artichoke.
  • Spirulina has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Artichoke. While Spirulina has 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, Artichoke has only 0.066mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 Iron +118%
Contains more Copper +158.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +718.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.3%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Equal in Sodium - 94
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +118%
Contains more Copper +158.4%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +718.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.3%
Contains more Zinc +145%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Equal in Sodium - 94

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 A +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.2%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +492%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.2%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +492%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.338

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Carbs +334.3%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Equal in Water - 84.94
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Carbs +334.3%
Contains more Other +88.3%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +580%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 5.92g 3.27g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.15g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 26kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.3g 0.99g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 12mg 44mg Artichoke
Iron 2.79mg 1.28mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 11mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 127mg 370mg Artichoke
Sodium 98mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 0.2mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.597mg 0.231mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.256mg Artichoke
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 56IU 13IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.19mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.072mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.066mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 1.046mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 9µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 2.5µg 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.005g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.064g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Artichoke
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
18%
Spirulina
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.