Spirulina vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spirulina and flaxseed oil
- Spirulina has more copper and iron; however, flaxseed oil is higher in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Spirulina covers your daily need for copper, 59% more than flaxseed oil.
- Spirulina has 8 times more iron than flaxseed oil. While spirulina has 2.79mg of iron, flaxseed oil has only 0.34mg.
- Spirulina has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +309.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +720.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +791% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +32% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +520.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56568.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +757.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25287.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.135 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.106 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60588.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61103.8% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 64.876g | 432% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 99.01g | 152% |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.067mg | 59% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 20.634g | 52% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 878kcal | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 9.047g | 41% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.34mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 5.92g | 0.37g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 98mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 127mg | 31mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 3.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 48.93g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.077g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 15.679g | N/A |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)