Spirulina vs. Bamboo shoots — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spirulina and Bamboo shoots
- Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Bamboo shoots has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Zinc, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 45% more.
- Spirulina has 6 times more Magnesium than Bamboo shoots. Spirulina has 19mg of Magnesium, while Bamboo shoots have 3mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Bamboo shoots, 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 | +533.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +458% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +319.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +436.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +605.9% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.106 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +385.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 3g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 5.2g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 533mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 59mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.069g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.007g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.088mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.14mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.03mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.09mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.106mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.042mg |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bamboo shoots contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
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.