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Spirulina vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spirulina and Dandelion greens

  • Spirulina has more Copper, however, Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 647% more than Spirulina.
  • Spirulina has 3 times more Copper than Dandelion greens. While Spirulina has 0.597mg of Copper, Dandelion greens have only 0.171mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 Copper +249.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +212.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Manganese +83.9%
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 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Copper +249.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +212.6%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Manganese +83.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +18044.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +602%
Contains more Vitamin C +3788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +638.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +31036%
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 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +18044.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +602%
Contains more Vitamin C +3788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +638.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +31036%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.3%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +280.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 85.6
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +119.3%
Contains more Fats +79.5%
Contains more Carbs +280.2%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.7%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 5.92g 2.7g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 2.42g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 26kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.3g 0.71g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 12mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 2.79mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 19mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 11mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 127mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 98mg 76mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.2mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.597mg 0.171mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 56IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 0.9mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.19mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.26mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.806mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.084mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 9µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 2.5µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.17g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.014g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Dandelion greens
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
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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 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 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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.