Spirulina vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spirulina and Salsify
- Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 59% higher.
- Spirulina contains 5 times more Iron than Salsify. Spirulina contains 2.79mg of Iron, while Salsify contains 0.55mg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +407.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +752.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +409.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +541.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +298.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +534.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -69.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 12.26g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 15.36g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 283mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 25.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
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 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.