Spirulina vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spirulina and yam different?
- Spirulina is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, while yam is higher in potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin C, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Spirulina covers your daily need for copper, 49% more than yam.
- Spirulina contains 12 times more vitamin B2 than yam. Spirulina contains 0.342mg of vitamin B2, while yam contains 0.028mg.
Seaweed, spirulina, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 | +436.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +292.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +345.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +570.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +149.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +297.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1035.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +580% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.597mg | 0.152mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.52mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.342mg | 0.028mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 670mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.228mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 3.9g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 12.1mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.222mg | 0.095mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.92g | 1.49g | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.42g | 27.48g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.371mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 116kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.196mg | 0.552mg | 4% |
| Folate | 9µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 16.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.02g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.49g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.135g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.106g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.331mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.509mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.312mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.118mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.286mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.362mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.112mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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