Spirulina vs. Fiddlehead ferns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Spirulina and Fiddlehead ferns
- Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Fiddlehead ferns has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 31% higher.
- Fiddlehead ferns contain 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Spirulina. Spirulina contains 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, while Fiddlehead ferns contain 0.02mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Fiddlehead ferns, 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 IronIron | +113% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +818.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1010% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6358.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +316.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
4.55 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.54 g
Water:
88.68 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +128.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
~equal in
Water
~88.68g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 4.55g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 26.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 5.54g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 5.54g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 34mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 370mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.31mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.32mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 101mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 3617IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 181µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 4.98mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 9µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fiddlehead ferns contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fiddlehead ferns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
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.