Spirulina vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spirulina and Green beans different?
- Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, however, Green beans are richer in Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 60% higher.
- Spirulina contains 98 times more Sodium than Green beans. While Spirulina contains 98mg of Sodium, Green beans contain only 1mg.
Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +329.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +947.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +977.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1030.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1816% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160% |
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:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.7% |
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Water
~89.22g
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
0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +209.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -52.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.8% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 35kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 1.89g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 9.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 4.68g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 7.88g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.63g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 633IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.285mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.614mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 47.9µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 16.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.064g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.145g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.082mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.069mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.116mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.069mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.093mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.035mg |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.071g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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