Black Coffee vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and spirulina:
- Black coffee has signficantly less carbohydrates than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than black coffee.
- Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than black coffee.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 58% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 24% |
| Fat | ~ | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black coffee has signficantly less carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than spirulina - spirulina has 3.1g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 190 times more protein than black coffee - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black coffee has less saturated fat than spirulina - spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin C than black coffee - spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than black coffee - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has signficantly more Vitamin E than black coffee - spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has more Vitamin K than black coffee - spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Coffee | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 59 times more calcium than black coffee - spirulina has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 1424 times more iron than black coffee - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Spirulina is an excellent source of potassium and it has 26 times more potassium than black coffee - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does spirulina or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than spirulina - spirulina has 290 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is spirulina or black coffee better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 190 times more protein than black coffee - spirulina has 57.5g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does spirulina or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black coffee has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - spirulina has 23.9g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does spirulina or black coffee contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 59 times more calcium than black coffee - spirulina has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
Does spirulina or black coffee contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 1424 times more iron than black coffee - spirulina has 28.5mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
Does spirulina or black coffee contain more potassium?
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium and it has 26 times more potassium than black coffee - spirulina has 1363mg of potassium in 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.