Egg Noodles vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and spirulina:
- Both egg noodles and spirulina are high in calories.
- Egg noodle has 5.3 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more beta-carotene than egg noodle, however, egg noodle contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg noodle.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and spirulina are high in calories. Spirulina has 110% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 24% |
| Fat | 14% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg noodles and spirulina contain similar amounts of carbs - egg noodle has 25.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 200% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodles and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg noodle has 5.3 times less saturated fat than spirulina - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and spirulina are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and spirulina does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Spirulina has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and spirulina does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg noodle - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 383% more Vitamin A than egg noodle - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 28 times more Vitamin E than egg noodle - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than egg noodle - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more Vitamin B12. Both egg noodles and spirulina contain significant amounts of folate.
| Egg Noodles | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 94 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 34 times more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, spirulina has more beta-carotene than egg noodle per 100 grams, however, egg noodle contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 1.254 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.523 G | 1.254 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and spirulina are high in calories. Spirulina has 110% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is egg noodles or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does egg noodles or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg noodles and spirulina contain similar amounts of carbs - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 900% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does egg noodles or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does egg noodles or spirulina contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 34 times more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.