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Spirulina vs. Enoki mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spirulina and Enoki mushrooms?

  • Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Enoki mushrooms are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Choline, and Potassium.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 54% higher.
  • Spirulina has 2 times more Iron than Enoki mushrooms. Spirulina has 2.79mg of Iron, while Enoki mushrooms have 1.15mg.

We used Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Mushrooms, enoki, 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +142.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
Contains more Manganese +148%
Contains more Phosphorus +854.5%
Contains more Potassium +182.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
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 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +142.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
Contains more Manganese +148%
Contains more Phosphorus +854.5%
Contains more Potassium +182.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%

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 +4800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.225
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 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +488%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.1%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.225

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +122.6%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +222.7%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 88.34
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +122.6%
Contains more Fats +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +222.7%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 88.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
18% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spirulina Enoki mushrooms
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
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 Enoki mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 5.11g Enoki mushrooms
Protein 5.92g 2.66g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.29g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 7.81g Enoki mushrooms
Calories 26kcal 37kcal Enoki mushrooms
Sugar 0.3g 0.22g Enoki mushrooms
Fiber 0.4g 2.7g Enoki mushrooms
Calcium 12mg 0mg Spirulina
Iron 2.79mg 1.15mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 11mg 105mg Enoki mushrooms
Potassium 127mg 359mg Enoki mushrooms
Sodium 98mg 3mg Enoki mushrooms
Zinc 0.2mg 0.65mg Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.597mg 0.107mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.075mg Spirulina
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin A 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.01mg Spirulina
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Spirulina
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.225mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.2mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 7.032mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.35mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.1mg Enoki mushrooms
Folate 9µg 48µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.04mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.11mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.09mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.13mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.13mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.03mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.15mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.23mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.07mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.02g Enoki mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.09g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Enoki mushrooms
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
31%
Enoki mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
21%
Enoki mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.115g)
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 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. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/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.