Horseradish vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and spirulina:
- Both spirulina and horseradish are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Horseradish has 28.4 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Horseradish has 53% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Spirulina has 61% less sugar than horseradish.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than horseradish.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and horseradish has 83% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, horseradish is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Horseradish has a macronutrient ratio of 9:80:11 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Horseradish | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 25% |
| Fat | 11% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Horseradish has 53% less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spirulina and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Spirulina has a little more dietary fiber (9%) than horseradish by weight - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spirulina has 61% less sugar than horseradish - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 47 times more protein than horseradish - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Horseradish has 28.4 times less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 147% more Vitamin C than spirulina - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than horseradish - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than horseradish - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 18 times more Vitamin K than horseradish - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both horseradish and spirulina contain significant amounts of folate.
| Horseradish | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spirulina and horseradish are high in calcium. Spirulina has 114% more calcium than horseradish - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 66 times more iron than horseradish - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both spirulina and horseradish are high in potassium. Spirulina has 454% more potassium than horseradish - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg 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,
| Horseradish | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.285 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: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does spirulina or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and horseradish has 80% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Is spirulina or horseradish better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 47 times more protein than horseradish - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Does spirulina or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, horseradish has 50% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or horseradish contain more calcium?
Both spirulina and horseradish are high in calcium. Spirulina has 110% more calcium than horseradish - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or horseradish contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 66 times more iron than horseradish - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
Does spirulina or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both spirulina and horseradish are high in potassium. Spirulina has 450% more potassium than horseradish - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.