Spirulina vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spirulina and russet potatoes
- Spirulina has more copper, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1; however, russet potatoes have more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Spirulina's daily need coverage for copper is 54% more.
- Spirulina has 7 times more vitamin B2 than russet potatoes. Spirulina has 0.342mg of vitamin B2, while russet potatoes have 0.048mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh, and skin, baked.
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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 | +160.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +457.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +333.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +545.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +231.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +612.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +822.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +941.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +188.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +130.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.107mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.354mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.048mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.07mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.067mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 550mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 8.3mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Protein | 5.92g | 2.63g | 7% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 21.44g | 6% |
| Folate | 9µg | 26µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 97kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.228mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.348mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 19.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.08g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.92 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
2.42 g
Water:
90.67 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +786% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.135 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.106 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
