Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Spirulina VS Boiled Sprouted Pinto Beans

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

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

Vitamins

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

Minerals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

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