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