Comparison
Blue-Green Algae 500 mg and Spirulina Plus 500 mg
Blue-Green Algae 500 mg (Source Naturals) lists 9 distinct ingredients and Spirulina Plus 500 mg (Indiana Botanic Gardens) 9 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 6 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.52.
| Ingredient | Blue-Green Algae 500 mg | Spirulina Plus 500 mg |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25 mcg (10%) | 2 mcg (83%) |
| Vitamin A | 500 IU | 1,600 IU |
| Protein | 1 g | 1 g |
| Iron | 0.4 mg (2%) | 1 mg (6%) |
| Phosphorus | 7 mg (under 1%) | 30 mg (2%) |
| Blue-Green Algae | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Calcium | 36 mg (3%) | |
| Niacin | 3.5 mg (22%) | |
| Selenium | 1 mcg (2%) | |
| Manganese | 0.022 mg (under 1%) | |
| Vitamin K | 20 mcg (17%) | |
| Molybdenum | 40 mcg (89%) |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Blue-Green Algae 500 mg, 2 tablets; Spirulina Plus 500 mg, 2 tablets. Current labels entered August 2023 and December 2017. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Blue-Green Algae 500 mgSource Naturals: every row against all products listing it
- Spirulina Plus 500 mgIndiana Botanic Gardens: every row against all products listing it