Spirulina vs. Sweet onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spirulina and sweet onion
- Spirulina has more copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, sweet onion is richer in vitamin B6.
- Spirulina covers your daily copper needs 60% more than sweet onion.
- Sweet onion has 17 times less vitamin B2 than spirulina. Spirulina has 0.342mg of vitamin B2, while sweet onion has 0.02mg.
- Spirulina contains less sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Onions, sweet, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +973.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +966.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
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 | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +441.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +799.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
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:
0.8 g
Fats:
0.08 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.24 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +640% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +387.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212% |
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Water
~91.24g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.056mg | 60% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.26mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.02mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.041mg | 15% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 0.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 4.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.02g | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 7.55g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 6.65g | N/A |
| Potassium | 127mg | 119mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet onion contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spirulina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)