Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Spirulina VS Sprouted Pinto Beans

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Spirulina	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	8.97% 260kcal	21.4% 620kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.02% 3.9g	9.28% 9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.2% 1.35g	3.4% 1.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	26.3% 0.42g	209% 3.34g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.76% 0.64g	11% 1.9g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	18.6% 24g	89.2% 116g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.14% 3g	NA	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	10.5% 4g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	106% 59.2g	94% 52.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

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

Minerals

	Spirulina	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	12% 120mg	43% 430mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	663% 5.97mg	356% 3.2mg	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	349% 28mg	246% 19.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	45.2% 190mg	126% 530mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	81% 1.86mg	159% 3.66mg	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	15.7% 110mg	134% 940mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	37.4% 1270mg	90% 3070mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	12.7% 7μg	11% 6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	65.3% 980mg	102% 1530mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	18% 2mg	45.5% 5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	24.5% 907g	22% 813g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spirulina VS Sprouted Pinto Beans per 1 kg

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

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

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

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

• 1 kilogram of Spirulina has 1.9 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Iron than Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• While 1 kg of Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans contains 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 Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Spirulina and Sprouted Pinto Beans contain similar levels of Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Spirulina lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

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