Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Dried Spirulina VS Acorns

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Spirulina	58%	18%	24%
Acorns	6%	53%	41%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Spirulina	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	45.4% 1315kcal	60.5% 1755kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	36% 35g	112% 108g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	37.6% 12g	44% 14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	233% 3.73g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	33.5% 5.7g	123% 21g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	83.4% 108g	142% 185g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	19.4% 14g	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	43% 16.3g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	465% 261g	50% 28g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Spirulina	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	14.6% 132μg	1% 9.07μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	900% 10.8mg	42.3% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1281% 16.6mg	41% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	363% 58mg	51.8% 8.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	316% 15.8mg	65% 3.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	127% 1.65mg	184% 2.4mg	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	107% 426μg	99% 395μg	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	51% 46mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	151% 22.7mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	96% 116μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried Spirulina	Acorns	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	54.4% 544mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3074% 27.7mg	313% 2.8mg	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	1616% 129mg	44.8% 3.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	211% 885mg	67% 281mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	375% 8.6mg	264% 6.06mg	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	76.5% 535mg	51% 358mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	182% 6182mg	72% 2445mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	59.4% 32.7μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	317% 4754mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	82.5% 9.07mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.57% 21.2g	3.42% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Spirulina VS Acorns per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Dried Spirulina versus 1 lb of Acorns to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Dried Spirulina vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Dried Spirulina has 14.5 times more Vitamin A, 21.3 times more Vitamin B1, 31.1 times more Vitamin B2, 7 times more Vitamin B3, 4.9 times more Vitamin B5 and more Vitamin C than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Dried Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Dried Spirulina and Acorns provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Dried Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Acorns have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Dried Spirulina vs Acorns:

• 1 pound of Dried Spirulina has 2.9 times more Calcium, 9.8 times more Copper, 36.1 times more Iron, 3.1 times more Magnesium, 1.4 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.5 times more Potassium, more Sodium and 3.9 times more Zinc than Acorns.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Dried Spirulina has 9.3 times more Protein than Acorns.
• While 1 lb of Raw Acorns contains 1.3 times more Energy, 3.1 times more Fat, 3.7 times more Omega 6 and 1.7 times more Carbohydrate than Dried Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Dried Spirulina and Acorns offer comparable quantities of Saturated Fat per one pound.