Spirulina vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Spirulina and Turnip greens
- Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Turnip greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Fiber.
- Turnip greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 304% more than Spirulina.
- Spirulina contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Turnip greens. While Spirulina contains 0.222mg of Vitamin B1, Turnip greens contains only 0.045mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 | +248.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1041.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +393.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2944.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13516.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +283.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14604% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1211.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.23 g
Carbs:
4.36 g
Water:
93.2 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +419.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
~equal in
Water
~93.2g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +126.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.7% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.23g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 27.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 0.86g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 4.36g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 137mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 203mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.53g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 29mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 7625IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 381µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 1.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.411mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 367.6µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 118µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 0.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.053g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.091g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.059mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.105mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.074mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.026mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.07mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.078mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.028mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
17%
130%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turnip greens contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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