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Spirulina vs. Grape leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spirulina and Grape leaves

  • Spirulina has more Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Grape leaves are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Grape leaves covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 153% more than Spirulina.
  • Grape leaves have 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Spirulina. Spirulina has 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, while Grape leaves have 0.04mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Grape leaves, 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 +43.9%
Contains more Calcium +2925%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.3%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +235%
Contains more Manganese +1434.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.63
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 109% 99% 68% 39% 24% 2% 19% 139% 373% 5%
Contains more Copper +43.9%
Contains more Calcium +2925%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +727.3%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Zinc +235%
Contains more Manganese +1434.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.63

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 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +49044.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1076.5%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4244%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.354
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 1652% 40% 0% 37% 10% 82% 45% 14% 93% 63% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +49044.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1076.5%
Contains more Folate +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4244%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.354

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Fats +443.6%
Contains more Carbs +615.3%
Contains more Other +175%
Equal in Protein - 5.6
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 g
Contains more Water +23.7%
Contains more Fats +443.6%
Contains more Carbs +615.3%
Contains more Other +175%
Equal in Protein - 5.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.7%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
23% 5% 72%
Saturated Fat: 0.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.065 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Grape leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 6.31g Grape leaves
Protein 5.92g 5.6g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 2.12g Grape leaves
Carbs 2.42g 17.31g Grape leaves
Calories 26kcal 93kcal Grape leaves
Sugar 0.3g 6.3g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 11g Grape leaves
Calcium 12mg 363mg Grape leaves
Iron 2.79mg 2.63mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 95mg Grape leaves
Phosphorus 11mg 91mg Grape leaves
Potassium 127mg 272mg Grape leaves
Sodium 98mg 9mg Grape leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.67mg Grape leaves
Copper 0.597mg 0.415mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 2.855mg Grape leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Grape leaves
Vitamin A 56IU 27521IU Grape leaves
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1376µg Grape leaves
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2mg Grape leaves
Vitamin C 0.9mg 11.1mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.04mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.354mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 2.362mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.231mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.4mg Grape leaves
Folate 9µg 83µg Grape leaves
Vitamin K 2.5µg 108.6µg Grape leaves
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 0.336g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.081g Grape leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 1.065g Grape leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Grape leaves
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
192%
Grape leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
87%
Grape leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()

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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.