Spirulina vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spirulina and sweet potatoes
- Spirulina is richer in copper, iron, and vitamin B2, yet sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, fiber, vitamin B5, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potatoes is 383% higher.
- Spirulina contains 4 times more iron than sweet potatoes. Spirulina contains 2.79mg of iron, while sweet potatoes contain 0.69mg.
Food types used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 | +304.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +274% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +390.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +167.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2077.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +741.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.5% |
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:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +160% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +755.8% |
| 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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 961µg | 106% |
| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.161mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.69mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 19.6mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.286mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.106mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.497mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.884mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.107mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 475mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 2.01g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 20.71g | 6% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 1.487mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 13.1mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 6.48g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.039mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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