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Spirulina vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spirulina and Chives

  • Spirulina has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Chives has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Chives' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 175% more.
  • Spirulina has 4 times more Copper than Chives. Spirulina has 0.597mg of Copper, while Chives have 0.157mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Chives, 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 +74.4%
Contains more Copper +280.3%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.3%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Manganese +100.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Iron +74.4%
Contains more Copper +280.3%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.3%
Contains more Potassium +133.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +180%
Contains more Manganese +100.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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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Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +7673.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +6355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8408%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324
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 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +7673.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +6355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.9%
Contains more Folate +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +8408%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.324

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Fats +87.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.65
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +81%
Contains more Fats +87.2%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.146
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +179.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.146

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Chives Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 1.85g Spirulina
Protein 5.92g 3.27g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 2.42g 4.35g Chives
Calories 26kcal 30kcal Chives
Sugar 0.3g 1.85g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 2.5g Chives
Calcium 12mg 92mg Chives
Iron 2.79mg 1.6mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 11mg 58mg Chives
Potassium 127mg 296mg Chives
Sodium 98mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.2mg 0.56mg Chives
Copper 0.597mg 0.157mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin A 56IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.21mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.078mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.115mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.647mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.324mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 9µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 2.5µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.037mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.128mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.139mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.195mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.163mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.036mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.105mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.145mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.057mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.146g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spirulina Chives
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
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives
Chives 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.

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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.