Spirulina vs. Peas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spirulina and peas
- Spirulina has more copper, iron, and vitamin B2, while peas have more vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Peas' daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3054% higher.
- Peas contain 3 times less copper than spirulina. Spirulina contains 0.597mg of copper, while peas contain 0.173mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +81.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +495% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +963.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +171.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46976.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +535.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +936% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +356.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +77.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +545.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~5.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.102g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 153mg | 3054% |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.173mg | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 25.9µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 5.5g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.54mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.525mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 14.2mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 117mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.149mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Folate | 9µg | 63µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 2.021mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 15.63g | 4% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 29.7mg | 4% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 84kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 5.36g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.41g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 10.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.93g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.019g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.102g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.105mg | 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%
735%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)