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Spirulina vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spirulina and Potato flour different?

  • Spirulina is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato flour is 57% higher.
  • Spirulina contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato flour. While Spirulina contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, Potato flour contains only 0.051mg.

Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Potato flour are the varieties 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 Iron +102.2%
Contains more Copper +203%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1427.3%
Contains more Potassium +688.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Manganese +68.3%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Iron +102.2%
Contains more Copper +203%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1427.3%
Contains more Potassium +688.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.9%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Manganese +68.3%
Contains more Selenium +57.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2161.8%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.228
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2161.8%
Contains more Folate +177.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Water +1290.6%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +3333.9%
Contains more Other +423.3%
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Water +1290.6%
Contains more Protein +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +3333.9%
Contains more Other +423.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.5%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spirulina Potato flour
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 Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 5.92g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.39g 0.34g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 26kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 0.3g 3.52g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 12mg 65mg Potato flour
Iron 2.79mg 1.38mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 65mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 11mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 127mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 98mg 55mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.2mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.597mg 0.197mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 0.7µg 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.25mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.051mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 9µg 25µg Potato flour
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.306mg 0.28mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.299mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.425mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.118mg 0.107mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.362mg 0.356mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.008g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Potato flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Spirulina
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.