Spirulina vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Spirulina and Shallot
- Spirulina has more Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Folate.
- Spirulina covers your daily need of Copper 57% more than Shallot.
- Spirulina has 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Shallot. While Spirulina has 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, Shallot has only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Shallots, 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
+132.5%
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Copper
+578.4%
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Calcium
+208.3%
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Phosphorus
+445.5%
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Potassium
+163%
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Sodium
-87.8%
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Zinc
+100%
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Manganese
+57%
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Selenium
+71.4%
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Iron
+132.5%
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Copper
+578.4%
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Calcium
+208.3%
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Phosphorus
+445.5%
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Potassium
+163%
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-87.8%
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Zinc
+100%
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Manganese
+57%
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Selenium
+71.4%
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 A
+1300%
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Vitamin E
+1125%
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Vitamin B1
+270%
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Vitamin B2
+1610%
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Vitamin B3
+498%
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Vitamin B5
+12.1%
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Vitamin K
+212.5%
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Vitamin C
+788.9%
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Vitamin B6
+914.7%
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Folate
+277.8%
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Vitamin A
+1300%
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Vitamin E
+1125%
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Vitamin B1
+270%
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Vitamin B2
+1610%
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Vitamin B3
+498%
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Vitamin B5
+12.1%
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Vitamin K
+212.5%
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Vitamin C
+788.9%
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Vitamin B6
+914.7%
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Folate
+277.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+136.8%
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Fats
+290%
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Water
+13.6%
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Carbs
+594.2%
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Other
+33.3%
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Protein
+136.8%
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Fats
+290%
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+13.6%
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Carbs
+594.2%
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+33.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+171.8%
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Saturated Fat
-87.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+142.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+171.8%
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Saturated Fat
-87.4%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 13.6g |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 26kcal | 72kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 7.87g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 334mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.088mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.292mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.345mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.106mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.149mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.125mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.043mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.039g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)