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Spirulina vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spirulina and Truffle

  • Spirulina is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B1, yet Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 279% higher.
  • Spirulina contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Truffle. Spirulina contains 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, while Truffle contains 0.015mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 Copper +226.2%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +336.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1572.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +560%
Contains more Manganese +948.9%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Copper +226.2%
Contains more Calcium +1225%
Contains more Iron +110.8%
Contains more Magnesium +336.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1572.7%
Contains more Potassium +493.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +560%
Contains more Manganese +948.9%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +322.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Folate +322.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +512.6%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +87.2%
Contains more Carbs +2916.9%
Contains more Other +268.3%
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +512.6%
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Fats +87.2%
Contains more Carbs +2916.9%
Contains more Other +268.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 2.91g Truffle
Protein 5.92g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.39g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 2.42g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 26kcal 284kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.3g Truffle
Fiber 0.4g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 12mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 2.79mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 19mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 11mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 127mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 98mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 0.2mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.597mg 0.183mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Spirulina
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.015mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.112mg Truffle
Folate 9µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina Truffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.