Spirulina vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spirulina and onions different?
- Spirulina is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while onions are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Spirulina covers your daily need for copper, 62% more than onions.
- Spirulina contains 13 times more iron than onions. Spirulina contains 2.79mg of iron, while onions contain 0.21mg.
- Spirulina is lower in sugar.
Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Onions, raw types were used in this article.
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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 | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1228.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1430.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +382.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +931% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +722.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +438.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +286% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +523.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.039mg | 62% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.21mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.027mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.046mg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 1.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 7.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.116mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 9.34g | 2% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 146mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 7.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)