Spirulina vs. Broad beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Spirulina and Broad beans
- Spirulina is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Broad beans are higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Spirulina covers your daily Copper needs 60% more than Broad beans.
- Spirulina contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Broad beans. While Spirulina contains 0.325mg of Vitamin B5, Broad beans contain only 0.066mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 IronIron | +86% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +895% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +563.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +392.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +382.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +544.4% |
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:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
10.1 g
Water:
83.7 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~83.7g
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
0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.303 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.142g
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 62kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 4.8g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 19.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 6.5g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 10.1g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 193mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.6g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 73mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 270IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 58µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.142g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.303g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.048mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.178mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.215mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.37mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.313mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.235mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.115mg |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad beans contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad beans 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 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.