Spirulina vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spirulina and Potato pancake different?
- Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Potato pancake is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium.
- Spirulina covers your daily need of Copper 46% more than Potato pancake.
- Spirulina contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato pancake. Spirulina contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato pancake contains 0.173mg.
- Spirulina is lower in Sodium.
Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Potato pancakes 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.
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Iron
+67.1%
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Sodium
-87.2%
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Copper
+231.7%
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Calcium
+166.7%
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Magnesium
+89.5%
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Phosphorus
+1063.6%
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Potassium
+389.8%
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Zinc
+250%
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Manganese
+39.8%
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Selenium
+1171.4%
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Iron
+67.1%
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Sodium
-87.2%
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Copper
+231.7%
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Calcium
+166.7%
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Magnesium
+89.5%
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Phosphorus
+1063.6%
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Potassium
+389.8%
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Zinc
+250%
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Manganese
+39.8%
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Selenium
+1171.4%
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.
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Vitamin E
+113%
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Vitamin B1
+40.5%
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Vitamin B2
+97.7%
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Vitamin A
+101.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+2966.7%
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Vitamin B3
+39.8%
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Vitamin B5
+132.9%
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Vitamin B6
+1217.6%
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Folate
+355.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
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Vitamin E
+113%
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Vitamin B1
+40.5%
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Vitamin B2
+97.7%
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Vitamin A
+101.8%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+2966.7%
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Vitamin B3
+39.8%
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Vitamin B5
+132.9%
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Vitamin B6
+1217.6%
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Folate
+355.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+89.8%
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Fats
+3684.6%
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Carbs
+1049.2%
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Other
+496.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.08
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
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90.67 g
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0.6 g
Protein:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
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3.58 g
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Water
+89.8%
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+3684.6%
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Carbs
+1049.2%
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+496.7%
Equal in Protein - 6.08
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-94.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10870.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6990.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.106 g
Saturated Fat:
2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
7.516 g
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-94.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10870.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+6990.6%
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 24.51g |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 6.08g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 14.76g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 26kcal | 268kcal |
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| Starch | 20.88g |
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| Fructose | 0.56g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.79g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.67mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 622mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 764mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.18mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.26mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 113IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 27.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.672mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.757mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.448mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 41µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.24mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.28mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.442mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.389mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.137mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.369mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.141mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 2.496g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 3.73g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 7.516g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spirulina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)