Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Sprouted Pinto Beans VS Spirulina

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Sprouted Pinto Beans	28%	11%	61%
Spirulina	64%	10%	26%

Macro Nutrients

	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	21.4% 620kcal	8.97% 260kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	9.28% 9g	4.02% 3.9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.4% 1.1g	4.2% 1.35g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	209% 3.34g	26.3% 0.42g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11% 1.9g	3.76% 0.64g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	89.2% 116g	18.6% 24g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	4.14% 3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	10.5% 4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	94% 52.5g	106% 59.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	3.33% 30μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	192% 2.3mg	185% 2.22mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	135% 1.75mg	263% 3.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	143% 23mg	74.8% 12mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	148% 7.4mg	65% 3.25mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	132% 1.7mg	26% 0.34mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	295% 1180μg	22.5% 90μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	241% 217mg	10% 9mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	32.7% 4.9mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	21% 25μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	43% 430mg	12% 120mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	356% 3.2mg	663% 5.97mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	246% 19.7mg	349% 28mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	126% 530mg	45.2% 190mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	159% 3.66mg	81% 1.86mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	134% 940mg	15.7% 110mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	90% 3070mg	37.4% 1270mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	11% 6μg	12.7% 7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	102% 1530mg	65.3% 980mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	45.5% 5mg	18% 2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	22% 813g	24.5% 907g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Sprouted Pinto Beans VS Spirulina per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Sprouted Pinto Beans versus 1 kg of Spirulina to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Sprouted Pinto Beans vs Spirulina:

• 1 kilogram of Sprouted Pinto Beans has 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 2.3 times more Vitamin B5, 5 times more Vitamin B6, 13.1 times more Vitamin B9 and 24.1 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina.
• While 1 kg of Raw Spirulina Seaweed contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• Both Sprouted Pinto Beans and Spirulina provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Spirulina have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans as well as Raw Spirulina Seaweed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Sprouted Pinto Beans vs Spirulina:

• 1 kilogram of Sprouted Pinto Beans has 3.6 times more Calcium, 2.8 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Manganese, 8.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.4 times more Potassium, 1.6 times more Sodium and 2.5 times more Zinc than Spirulina.
• While 1 kg of Raw Spirulina Seaweed contains 1.9 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Iron than Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• Both Sprouted Pinto Beans and Spirulina contain similar levels of Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Spirulina lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans as well as Raw Spirulina Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Sprouted Pinto Beans has 2.4 times more Energy, 8 times more Omega 3 and 4.8 times more Carbohydrate than Spirulina.
• Both Sprouted Pinto Beans and Spirulina offer comparable quantities of Protein per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Spirulina provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate
• Both Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans as well as Raw Spirulina Seaweed provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in one kilogram.