Comparative Nutritional Values Of Spirulina

Here is a small comparison of the other foods with Spirulina as per the nutrients available in it.

PROTEIN CONTENT: [g per 100gms]

1. Eggs 13.3
2. Milk 4.3
3. Soya bean 43.2
4. Pulses 24.0
5. Spirulina 55.0

BETA-CAROTENE: [mcg per 100gms]

1. Carrots 1890
2. Spinach 5580
3. Mango 2740
4. Spirulina 190000

VITAMIN B-12: [mcg per 100gms]

1. Milk 0.60
2. Spirulina 5

IRON: [mg per 100gms]

1. Soya bean 11.5
2. Spinach 10.9
3. Spirulina 32

* Source : National Institute of Nutrition (1980) Nutritive Value of Indian Foods.

See Also

• Alternative Uses Of Spirulina
• Characteristics Of Spirulina
• Cultivation Of Spirulina
• Dosage Of Spirulina For all Ages