Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Spirulina VS Sprouted Pinto Beans

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

	Spirulina	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.9% 26kcal	2.14% 62kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.4% 0.39g	0.93% 0.9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.42% 0.14g	0.34% 0.11g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.63% 0.042g	21% 0.33g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.38% 0.064g	1.1% 0.19g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	1.86% 2.42g	8.92% 11.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.41% 0.3g	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	1.05% 0.4g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	10.6% 5.9g	9.38% 5.25g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spirulina	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.33% 3μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	18.5% 0.22mg	19% 0.23mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	26.3% 0.34mg	13.5% 0.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.48% 1.2mg	14.3% 2.28mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.5% 0.33mg	14.8% 0.74mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	2.6% 0.034mg	13% 0.17mg	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	2.25% 9μg	29.5% 118μg	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	1% 0.9mg	24% 21.7mg	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	3.27% 0.49mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.1% 2.5μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spirulina	Sprouted Pinto Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.2% 12mg	4.3% 43mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	66.3% 0.6mg	35.6% 0.32mg	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	35% 2.8mg	24.6% 1.97mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.52% 19mg	12.6% 53mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.1% 0.19mg	16% 0.37mg	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	1.57% 11mg	13.4% 94mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	3.74% 127mg	9.03% 307mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.27% 0.7μg	1.1% 0.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.53% 98mg	10% 153mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.8% 0.2mg	4.55% 0.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.45% 91g	2.2% 81.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spirulina VS Sprouted Pinto Beans per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Spirulina versus 100 g of Sprouted Pinto Beans to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Spirulina vs Sprouted Pinto Beans:

• 100 grams of Spirulina have 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• While 100 g of Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans contain 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 Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Spirulina and Sprouted Pinto Beans provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Spirulina have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Spirulina vs Sprouted Pinto Beans:

• 100 grams of Spirulina have 1.9 times more Copper and 1.4 times more Iron than Sprouted Pinto Beans.
• While 100 g of Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans contain 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 Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Spirulina and Sprouted Pinto Beans contain similar levels of Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Spirulina lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans contain 2.4 times more Energy, 8 times more Omega 3 and 4.8 times more Carbohydrate than Raw Spirulina Seaweed.
• Both Spirulina and Sprouted Pinto Beans offer comparable quantities of Protein per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Spirulina provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate
• Both Raw Spirulina Seaweed as well as Raw Sprouted Pinto Beans provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 100 grams.