Strawberries vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and spirulina:
- Spirulina has more beta-carotene than strawberry, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry has 175.6 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Strawberry has 68% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and strawberry has 89% less calories than spirulina - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 25% |
| Fat | 8% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 68% less carbohydrates than spirulina - strawberry has 7.7g 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 80% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 84 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 175.6 times less saturated fat than spirulina - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 482% more Vitamin C than spirulina - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has 28 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 16 times more Vitamin E than strawberry - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 10 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Strawberries | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 791% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than spirulina per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than spirulina - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is strawberries or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 84 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does strawberries or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 70% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 68 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does strawberries or spirulina contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 790% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.