Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans VS Spirulina

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.44% 100kcal	4.07% 118kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.5% 1.45g	1.82% 1.77g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.55% 0.18g	1.9% 0.61g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	33.5% 0.54g	12% 0.19g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.8% 0.3g	1.7% 0.29g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	14.3% 18.6g	8.44% 11g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	1.88% 1.36g	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	4.77% 1.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	15% 8.44g	48% 27g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	1.5% 13.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	25.3% 0.3mg	84% 1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	20.6% 0.27mg	119% 1.55mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	20.6% 3.3mg	34% 5.42mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	21.3% 1.07mg	29.5% 1.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	19% 0.24mg	12% 0.15mg	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	33% 132μg	10.2% 41μg	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	30.7% 27.7mg	4.54% 4.1mg	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	15% 2.22mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	9.45% 11.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.8% 68mg	5.44% 54.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	54% 0.49mg	301% 2.7mg	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	37.4% 3mg	158% 12.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	19.4% 81.6mg	20.5% 86mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	24.3% 0.56mg	36.7% 0.84mg	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	19.4% 136mg	7.13% 50mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13% 445mg	17% 576mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.95% 2.72μg	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	15.4% 231mg	29.6% 445mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7% 0.77mg	8.25% 0.91mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11.4% 424g	11% 411g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans VS Spirulina per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans has 1.6 times more Vitamin B6, 3.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 6.8 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina.
• While 1 lb of Raw Spirulina Seaweed contains 3.3 times more Vitamin B1, 5.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 than Boiled and Drained Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• 1 pound of Spirulina have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Drained Sprouted Pinto Beans as well as Raw Spirulina Seaweed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans vs Spirulina:

• 1 pound of Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans has 2.7 times more Phosphorus than Spirulina.
• While 1 lb of Raw Spirulina Seaweed contains 5.6 times more Copper, 4.2 times more Iron, 1.5 times more Manganese, 1.3 times more Potassium and 1.9 times more Sodium than Boiled and Drained Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• Both Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans and Spirulina contain similar levels of Magnesium and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Spirulina lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus
• Both Boiled and Drained Sprouted Pinto Beans as well as Raw Spirulina Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Selenium and Zinc in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans has 2.8 times more Omega 3 and 1.7 times more Carbohydrate than Spirulina.
• While 1 lb of Raw Spirulina Seaweed contains 3.2 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• 1 pound of Spirulina provide inadequate amounts of Carbohydrate
• Both Boiled and Drained Sprouted Pinto Beans as well as Raw Spirulina Seaweed provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in one pound.