Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Dried Spirulina VS Brussels Sprouts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dried Spirulina	58%	18%	24%
Brussels Sprouts	26%	5%	69%

Macro Nutrients

	Dried Spirulina	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	20% 575kcal	2.94% 85.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	15.8% 15.3g	0.61% 0.6g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	16.4% 5.26g	0.38% 0.12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	102% 1.63g	12.3% 0.2g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	14.6% 2.5g	0.53% 0.089g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	36.5% 47.4g	13.7% 17.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.5% 6.15g	6.02% 4.37g	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	2.55% 1.85g	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	% 1.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.91g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	19% 7.14g	20% 7.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	204% 114g	12% 6.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dried Spirulina	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	6.4% 57.5μg	8.38% 75.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	394% 4.72mg	23% 0.28mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	560% 7.3mg	13.7% 0.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	159% 25.4mg	9.24% 1.48mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	138% 6.9mg	12.3% 0.61mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	55.6% 0.72mg	33.4% 0.43mg	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	46.6% 187μg	30.3% 121μg	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	22.3% 20mg	187% 169mg	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	66% 9.92mg	11.6% 1.75mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	42% 50.6μg	293% 351μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dried Spirulina	Brussels Sprouts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	24% 238mg	8.33% 83.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	1345% 12mg	15.4% 0.14mg	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	707% 56.6mg	34.7% 2.78mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	92% 387mg	11% 45.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	164% 3.77mg	29% 0.67mg	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	33.5% 234mg	19.6% 137mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	79.6% 2705mg	22.7% 772mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	26% 14.3μg	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	139% 2080mg	3.3% 49.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	36% 3.97mg	7.58% 0.83mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.25% 9.3g	4.6% 171g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Dried Spirulina VS Brussels Sprouts per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Dried Spirulina versus 7 oz of Brussels Sprouts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Dried Spirulina vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 7 ounces of Dried Spirulina have 17.1 times more Vitamin B1, 40.8 times more Vitamin B2, 17.2 times more Vitamin B3, 11.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.7 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 and 5.7 times more Vitamin E than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 7 oz of Raw Brussels Sprouts contain 1.3 times more Vitamin A, 8.4 times more Vitamin C and 6.9 times more Vitamin K than Dried Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Dried Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Brussels Sprouts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Dried Spirulina vs Brussels Sprouts:

• 7 ounces of Dried Spirulina have 2.9 times more Calcium, 87.1 times more Copper, 20.4 times more Iron, 8.5 times more Magnesium, 5.6 times more Manganese, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 3.5 times more Potassium, 4.5 times more Selenium, 41.9 times more Sodium and 4.8 times more Zinc than Brussels Sprouts.
• While 7 oz of Raw Brussels Sprouts contain 18.4 times more Water than Dried Spirulina Seaweed.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Dried Spirulina have 6.7 times more Energy, 25.7 times more Fat, 42.7 times more Saturated Fat, 8.3 times more Omega 3, 27.9 times more Omega 6, 2.7 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Sugars and 17 times more Protein than Brussels Sprouts.
• Both Dried Spirulina and Brussels Sprouts offer comparable quantities of Fiber per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Brussels Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6