Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Spirulina VS Sprouted Radish Seeds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spirulina	64%	10%	26%
Sprouted Radish Seeds	29%	43%	28%

Macro Nutrients

	Spirulina	Sprouted Radish Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.07% 118kcal	6.73% 195kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.82% 1.77g	12% 11.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.9% 0.61g	11% 3.48g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12% 0.19g	205% 3.27g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.7% 0.29g	11% 1.86g	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	12.6% 16.3g	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	31% 17.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spirulina	Sprouted Radish Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.5% 13.6μg	10% 91μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	84% 1mg	38.6% 0.46mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	119% 1.55mg	36% 0.47mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	34% 5.42mg	81% 13mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	29.5% 1.47mg	66.5% 3.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12% 0.15mg	99% 1.3mg	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	108% 431μg	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	146% 131mg	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	Sprouted Radish Seeds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.44% 54.4mg	23% 231mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	301% 2.7mg	60.5% 0.54mg	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	48.8% 3.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	20.5% 86mg	47.5% 200mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	36.7% 0.84mg	51.3% 1.18mg	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	73.2% 513mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17% 576mg	11.5% 390mg	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	1.8% 27.2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.25% 0.91mg	23% 2.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 411g	11% 409g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spirulina VS Sprouted Radish Seeds per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Spirulina vs Sprouted Radish Seeds:

• 1 pound of Spirulina has 2.2 times more Vitamin B1 and 3.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Sprouted Radish Seeds.
• While 1 lb of Raw Sprouted Radish Seeds contains 6.7 times more Vitamin A, 2.4 times more Vitamin B3, 2.3 times more Vitamin B5, 8.4 times more Vitamin B6, 10.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 32.1 times more Vitamin C than Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• 1 pound of Spirulina have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Radish Seeds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Spirulina vs Sprouted Radish Seeds:

• 1 pound of Spirulina has 5 times more Copper, 3.2 times more Iron, 1.5 times more Potassium and 16.3 times more Sodium than Sprouted Radish Seeds.
• While 1 lb of Raw Sprouted Radish Seeds contains 4.3 times more Calcium, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 1.4 times more Manganese, 10.3 times more Phosphorus and 2.8 times more Zinc than Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Spirulina and Sprouted Radish Seeds contain similar levels of Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Spirulina lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Radish Seeds lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Spirulina has 1.6 times more Protein than Sprouted Radish Seeds.
• While 1 lb of Raw Sprouted Radish Seeds contains 6.5 times more Fat, 5.7 times more Saturated Fat, 17.2 times more Omega 3, 6.4 times more Omega 6 and 1.5 times more Carbohydrate than Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• 1 pound of Spirulina provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 and Carbohydrate
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Radish Seeds provide inadequate amounts of Energy in one pound.