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Spirulina vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spirulina and Red cabbage different?

  • Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Spirulina covers your daily need of Copper 64% more than Red cabbage.
  • Spirulina contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Red cabbage. Spirulina contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, while Red cabbage contains 0.069mg.

Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Cabbage, red, raw 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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
4
:
6
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Iron +248.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +3411.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Iron +248.8%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Copper +3411.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
5
:
5
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1428%
Spirulina
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1892.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +6233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1428%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
3
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Protein +314%
Contains more Fats +143.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.5%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +314%
Contains more Fats +143.8%
Contains more Carbs +204.5%
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%
Spirulina
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 5.92g 1.43g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.16g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 26kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 0.3g 3.83g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 12mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 2.79mg 0.8mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Spirulina
Phosphorus 11mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 127mg 243mg Red cabbage
Sodium 98mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Red cabbage
Copper 0.597mg 0.017mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 56IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.11mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.064mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.069mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.418mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.147mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 9µg 18µg Red cabbage
Vitamin K 2.5µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.012mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.039mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.034mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.046mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.049mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.014mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.036mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.048mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.024mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.012g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.08g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.