Spirulina vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Spirulina and Broccoli?
- Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% higher.
- Spirulina has 12 times more Copper than Broccoli. Spirulina has 0.597mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.
We used Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Broccoli, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +282.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1118.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
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 | +212.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +9811.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +414.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3964% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.7% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.37g
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +209.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.9% |
| 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 6.64g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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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%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)