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Spirulina vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spirulina and Taro leaves?

  • Spirulina is richer in Copper, yet Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 88% higher.
  • Spirulina has 2 times more Copper than Taro leaves. Spirulina has 0.597mg of Copper, while Taro leaves have 0.27mg.

We used Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Taro leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
8
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Copper +121.1%
Contains more Calcium +791.7%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.5%
Contains more Potassium +410.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Manganese +283.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Taro leaves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Copper +121.1%
Contains more Calcium +791.7%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +445.5%
Contains more Potassium +410.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Manganese +283.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
8
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +8516.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +5677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.4%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +4244%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Spirulina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Taro leaves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +8516.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +5677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +329.4%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin K +4244%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
2
:
3
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +176.9%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Water - 85.66
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Taro leaves
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Fats +89.7%
Contains more Carbs +176.9%
Contains more Other +220%
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spirulina
Spirulina
1
:
2
Taro leaves
Taro leaves
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.6%
Spirulina
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Taro leaves
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +189.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spirulina Taro leaves
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 3g Taro leaves
Protein 5.92g 4.98g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 2.42g 6.7g Taro leaves
Calories 26kcal 42kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 0.3g 3.01g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 12mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.79mg 2.25mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 11mg 60mg Taro leaves
Potassium 127mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 98mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.41mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.597mg 0.27mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 56IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 0.9mg 52mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.209mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.084mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.146mg Taro leaves
Folate 9µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 2.5µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.048mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.167mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.26mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.392mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.246mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.079mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.195mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.256mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.151g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Taro leaves
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Spirulina
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/nutrients
  2. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.