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Succotash vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Succotash and Spirulina

  • Succotash has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Spirulina has more Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Spirulina's daily need coverage for Copper is 46% higher.
  • Spirulina contains 17 times less Vitamin C than Succotash. Succotash contains 15.1mg of Vitamin C, while Spirulina contains 0.9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Succotash, (corn and limas), raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +152.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Manganese +269.9%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Copper +221%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +152.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.3%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +205%
Contains more Manganese +269.9%
Contains more Iron +52.5%
Contains more Copper +221%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.4%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.222
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +282.4%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.222

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +709.5%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Water +24%
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +709.5%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Water +24%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +482.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +361.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Succotash Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 15.79g 2.02g Succotash
Protein 5.03g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 1.02g 0.39g Succotash
Carbs 19.59g 2.42g Succotash
Calories 99kcal 26kcal Succotash
Sugar 0.3g Succotash
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g Succotash
Calcium 18mg 12mg Succotash
Iron 1.83mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 48mg 19mg Succotash
Phosphorus 113mg 11mg Succotash
Potassium 369mg 127mg Succotash
Sodium 4mg 98mg Succotash
Zinc 0.61mg 0.2mg Succotash
Copper 0.186mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.688mg 0.186mg Succotash
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Spirulina
Vitamin A 292IU 56IU Succotash
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 3µg Succotash
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 15.1mg 0.9mg Succotash
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.587mg 1.196mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.128mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.034mg Succotash
Folate 40µg 9µg Succotash
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.056mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.209mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.443mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.295mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.068mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.243mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.306mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.16mg 0.112mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.19g 0.135g Spirulina
Monounsaturated Fat 0.198g 0.034g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.489g 0.106g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Succotash Spirulina
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
20%
Succotash
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Succotash
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.055g)
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.
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/nutrients
  2. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.