Spirulina vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spirulina and Pumpkin leaves
- Spirulina is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Pumpkin leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 52% higher.
- Spirulina contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Pumpkin leaves. Spirulina contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, while Pumpkin leaves contain 0.128mg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.
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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
+25.7%
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Copper
+348.9%
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Calcium
+225%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+845.5%
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Potassium
+243.3%
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Sodium
-88.8%
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Manganese
+90.9%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
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Iron
+25.7%
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Copper
+348.9%
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Calcium
+225%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+845.5%
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Potassium
+243.3%
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Sodium
-88.8%
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Manganese
+90.9%
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Selenium
+28.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
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 B1
+136.2%
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Vitamin B2
+167.2%
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Vitamin B3
+30%
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Vitamin B5
+673.8%
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Vitamin A
+3367.9%
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Vitamin C
+1122.2%
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Vitamin B6
+508.8%
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Folate
+300%
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Vitamin B1
+136.2%
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Vitamin B2
+167.2%
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Vitamin B3
+30%
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Vitamin B5
+673.8%
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Vitamin A
+3367.9%
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Vitamin C
+1122.2%
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Vitamin B6
+508.8%
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Folate
+300%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+87.9%
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+106.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Carbs - 2.33
Equal in Water - 92.88
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
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0.6 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
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Protein
+87.9%
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+106.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Carbs - 2.33
Equal in Water - 92.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-34.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+381.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.106 g
Saturated Fat:
0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.022 g
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Saturated Fat
-34.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+381.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+52.9%
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 2.33g |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.4g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 2.33g |
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| Calories | 26kcal | 19kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 39mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 2.22mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 104mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 436mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.133mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.355mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1942IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.207mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.156mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.318mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.2mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.054mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.181mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.05mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.207g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.052g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.022g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves 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.