Spirulina vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spirulina and Onion rings
- Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Onion rings has more Vitamin K, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Manganese.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 58% more.
- Spirulina has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Onion rings. Spirulina has 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, while Onion rings has 0.116mg.
- Spirulina is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.
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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 | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +123.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +717.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +158.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +545.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1264% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64.6% |
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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:
4.14 g
Fats:
14.3 g
Carbs:
33.79 g
Water:
46.37 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +95.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1296.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.3% |
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
2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.633 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8723.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7100.9% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 276kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 4.14g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 14.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 31.59g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 33.79g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 123mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.25mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.1g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 25.58g |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 71mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 370mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.348mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.185mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.349mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 34.1µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 33µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.053g |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 10.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 2.137g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 7.633g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.07mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.15mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.214mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.35mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.151mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.243mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.109mg |
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| Fructose | 1.26g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.789g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.047g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.346g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.002g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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