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Spirulina vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spirulina and Corn pudding

  • Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Corn pudding has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Choline.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 62% more.
  • Spirulina has 5 times more Iron than Corn pudding. Spirulina has 2.79mg of Iron, while Corn pudding has 0.53mg.
  • Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Corn pudding, home prepared.

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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 +426.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Copper +1288.4%
Contains more Manganese +135.4%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +718.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.6%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%
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 12% 20% 11% 39% 16% 37% 14% 15% 11% 34%
Contains more Iron +426.4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Copper +1288.4%
Contains more Manganese +135.4%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +718.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.6%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Selenium +771.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.5%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 18% 6% 15% 13% 18% 36% 20% 0% 30% 22% 39% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +428.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.5%
Contains more Folate +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1192.3%
Contains more Carbs +601.2%
Contains more Other +106.7%
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Fats +1192.3%
Contains more Carbs +601.2%
Contains more Other +106.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4308.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.9%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4308.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Corn pudding Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 15.77g Corn pudding
Protein 5.92g 4.42g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 5.04g Corn pudding
Carbs 2.42g 16.97g Corn pudding
Calories 26kcal 131kcal Corn pudding
Starch 8.68g Corn pudding
Sugar 0.3g 6.59g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 1.2g Corn pudding
Calcium 12mg 39mg Corn pudding
Iron 2.79mg 0.53mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 11mg 90mg Corn pudding
Potassium 127mg 176mg Corn pudding
Sodium 98mg 282mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.2mg 0.48mg Corn pudding
Copper 0.597mg 0.043mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.079mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.7µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 56IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 57µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.27mg Spirulina
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.7mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.069mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.154mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 1.033mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.127mg Corn pudding
Folate 9µg 29µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.059mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.169mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.195mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.438mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.118mg 0.114mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.216mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.255mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.11mg Spirulina
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Spirulina
Trans Fat 0g 0.093g Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 2.451g Spirulina
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 1.499g Corn pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.55g Corn pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spirulina Corn pudding
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
18%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.316g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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