Comparison
Spirulina and Nuplex
Spirulina (Natural Smart Health) lists 13 distinct ingredients and Nuplex (Thompson) 19 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 11 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 0.56.
| Ingredient | Spirulina | Nuplex |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg (6%) | 10 mg (588%) |
| Magnesium | 11 mg (3%) | 8 mg (2%) |
| Niacin | 1 mg (6%) | not disclosed |
| Vitamin A | 0.547 mg | 10,000 IU |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg (8%) | 10 mg (769%) |
| Thiamin | 0.1 mg (8%) | 8.4 mg (700%) |
| Iron | 2 mg (11%) | 15 mg (83%) |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg (4%) | 1 mg (43%) |
| Copper | 0.2 mg (22%) | 1 mg (111%) |
| Iodine | 56 mcg (37%) | 150 mcg (100%) |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg (2%) | 92 mg (7%) |
| Vitamin C | 200 mg (222%) | |
| Calcium | 120 mg (9%) | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 10 mcg (50%) | |
| Vitamin B12 | 15 mcg (625%) | |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg (14%) | |
| Vitamin E | 30 IU | |
| Folate | 400 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 20 mg (400%) | |
| Vitamin K | 39 mcg (33%) |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Spirulina, 4 g; Nuplex, 1 tablet. Current labels entered September 2024 and August 2014. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.