Comparison
Spiru-Blue and Spirulina & Astaxanthin Blue Complex
Spiru-Blue (Dr. Mercola Premium Supplements) lists 6 distinct ingredients and Spirulina & Astaxanthin Blue Complex (California Gold Nutrition) 5 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 4 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 0.73.
| Ingredient | Spiru-Blue | Spirulina & Astaxanthin Blue Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Astaxanthin | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Chlorophyll | 20 mg | 7 mg |
| Carotenoids | 7 mg | 2 mg |
| Phycocyanin | 300 mg | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4,600 IU | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Blue-Green Algae | not disclosed |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Spiru-Blue, 4 tablets; Spirulina & Astaxanthin Blue Complex, 2 tablets. Current labels entered November 2012 and December 2023. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Spiru-BlueDr. Mercola Premium Supplements: every row against all products listing it
- Spirulina & Astaxanthin Blue ComplexCalifornia Gold Nutrition: every row against all products listing it