Spirulina vs. Wax gourd — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spirulina and wax gourd
- Spirulina has more copper, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, wax gourd is richer in vitamin C.
- Spirulina covers your daily copper needs 64% more than wax gourd.
- Wax gourd has 342 times less Vitamin B2 than spirulina. Spirulina has 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, while wax gourd has 0.001mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +634.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2613.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +512.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +552.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +168.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1380% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
~equal in
Water
~96.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.037g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 26kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 5.92g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 10.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.02g | 2.04g |
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| Carbs | 2.42g | 3.04g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 5mg |
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| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.38mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.022mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 17mg |
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| Sodium | 98mg | 107mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.056mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 4µg |
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| Choline | 6.5mg | 4.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.135g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.037g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.088g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.002mg |
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| Threonine | 0.306mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.331mg |
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| Leucine | 0.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.009mg |
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| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg |
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| Valine | 0.362mg |
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| Histidine | 0.112mg |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wax gourd is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spirulina contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spirulina is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.