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Spirulina vs. Pasilla peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spirulina and Pasilla peppers different?

  • Pasilla peppers are higher than Spirulina in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Pasilla peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 323% more than Spirulina.

Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Peppers, pasilla, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3.6% 11% 105% 199% 5.5% 4.7% 13% 24% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 29% 196% 369% 141% 38% 114% 12% 206% 17%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +708.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1649.6%
Contains more IronIron +252.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2327.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +749.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.1%
~equal in Sodium ~89mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 3.4% 9.8% 0% 56% 79% 22% 20% 7.8% 0% 6.3% 6.8% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 2146% 0% 0% 43% 738% 135% 95% 976% 0% 0% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +499.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12335.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1788.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +511%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3964.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2012.8%
Contains more OtherOther +871.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Pasilla peppers Opinion
Calories 26kcal 345kcal Pasilla peppers
Protein 5.92g 12.35g Pasilla peppers
Fats 0.39g 15.85g Pasilla peppers
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6.4mg Pasilla peppers
Net carbs 2.02g 24.33g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 2.42g 51.13g Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 19mg 130mg Pasilla peppers
Calcium 12mg 97mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 127mg 2222mg Pasilla peppers
Iron 2.79mg 9.83mg Pasilla peppers
Sugar 0.3g Pasilla peppers
Fiber 0.4g 26.8g Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.597mg 0.423mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.2mg 1.4mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 11mg 267mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 98mg 89mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 56IU 35760IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 3µg 1788µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 1.58mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 0.7µg 3.2µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.172mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 3.197mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 7.175mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.591mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 4.228mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Folate 9µg 170µg Pasilla peppers
Choline 6.5mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g Spirulina
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Pasilla peppers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Spirulina
329%
Pasilla peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
122%
Pasilla peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers 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 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 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.

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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.