Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound 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	9.7% 281kcal	4.07% 118kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.2% 4.1g	1.82% 1.77g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.55% 0.49g	1.9% 0.61g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	95% 1.5g	12% 0.19g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	5.04% 0.86g	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	40.5% 52.6g	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	42.5% 24g	48% 27g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	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	87% 1.04mg	84% 1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	61% 0.79mg	119% 1.55mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	64.6% 10.3mg	34% 5.42mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	67% 3.36mg	29.5% 1.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	59.7% 0.78mg	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	134% 535μg	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	109% 98mg	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

	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Spirulina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	19.5% 195mg	5.44% 54.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	161% 1.45mg	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	112% 8.94mg	158% 12.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	57.2% 240mg	20.5% 86mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	72% 1.66mg	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	61% 426mg	7.13% 50mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	41% 1393mg	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	46.3% 694mg	29.6% 445mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	20.6% 2.27mg	8.25% 0.91mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.97% 369g	11% 411g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Sprouted Pinto Beans VS Spirulina per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of 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 Sprouted Pinto Beans vs Spirulina:

• 1 pound 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 lb 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 pound.
• 1 pound 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 pound.

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

• 1 pound 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 lb 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 pound.
• 1 pound 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 pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound 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 pound.
• 1 pound 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 pound.