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Spirulina vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spirulina and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Spirulina has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 112% more than Spirulina.
  • Spirulina has 6 times more Copper than Vine spinach (basella). While Spirulina has 0.597mg of Copper, Vine spinach (basella) has only 0.107mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), 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 Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
Contains more Calcium +808.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +295.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
Contains more Calcium +808.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +295.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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 B1 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +14185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +14185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 93.1
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +228.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 5.92g 1.8g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 26kcal 19kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.4g Spirulina
Calcium 12mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 2.79mg 1.2mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 11mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 127mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 98mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.2mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.597mg 0.107mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 56IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 0.9mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.05mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.155mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.5mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.053mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 9µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.028mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg 0.055mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg 0.053mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg 0.101mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg 0.086mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg 0.019mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg 0.085mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg 0.065mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg 0.039mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g Vine spinach (basella)
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 Vine spinach (basella)
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.