Spirulina vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spirulina and lotus root
- Spirulina has more copper, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, lotus root is richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Lotus root covers your daily vitamin C needs 48% more than spirulina.
- Lotus root has 3 times less vitamin B3 than spirulina. Spirulina has 1.196mg of vitamin B3, while lotus root has 0.4mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Lotus root, 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 | +140.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +809.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +658.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +612% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.02 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +430% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 44mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.257mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.16mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 4.9g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.258mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 556mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 100mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 2.6g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 17.23g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 45mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.261mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 26kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.377mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 12.33g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lotus root is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root 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 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.