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Spirulina Manna

HealthForce SuperFoods
4.6
(240 ratings)
Iron 1.6 mg
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Score 75.0

Spirulina Manna is a nutrient-dense superfood rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It can contribute to overall vitality, indirectly supporting energy, productivity, and hair health due to its broad nutritional profile, but its natural iron content is too low for therapeutic iron supplementation.

Quantity: 5 Ounce(s)Servings size: 2 Gram(s) (62 servings)
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Other goals:
Energy
Productivity Boost
Hair Health
Mood Support

Score 75.0

Spirulina Manna is a nutrient-dense superfood rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It can contribute to overall vitality, indirectly supporting energy, productivity, and hair health due to its broad nutritional profile, but its natural iron content is too low for therapeutic iron supplementation.

Analysis

HealthForce SuperFoods Spirulina Manna is a whole-food supplement derived from blue-green algae, known for its extensive nutritional profile including complete protein, B vitamins, antioxidants, and naturally occurring iron. Nutritionists often recommend spirulina as a powerful superfood for overall well-being. Its dense nutrient content can genuinely contribute to sustained energy and mental clarity, indirectly boosting productivity. The protein and micronutrients also play a role in supporting healthy hair. While it contains iron, the amount (1.60mg or 1.70mg depending on size) is naturally occurring and too low to effectively treat iron deficiency, making it not a primary choice for iron supplementation compared to dedicated products. Online reviews frequently mention increased energy and a general feeling of well-being.

Pros
  • Excellent source of complete protein, vitamins (A, C), and antioxidants.
  • Supports overall vitality and general wellness.
  • Can indirectly contribute to energy, productivity, and hair health due to its comprehensive nutrient profile.
Cons
  • Iron content is too low for therapeutic iron supplementation.
  • Taste and powder form might not be palatable or convenient for everyone.
Warnings
  • Source and purity are important for spirulina; HealthForce is generally a reputable brand for quality assurance.
$24.95($0.40 per serving)
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Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Calories 10 Calorie(s)
Total Fat 0 Gram(s)
Sodium 5 mg
Total Carbohydrates 0 Gram(s)
Protein 2 Gram(s)
Iron 1.6 mg
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) 1100 mcg
Vitamin C 4 mg
Spirulina 0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Vegetarian
Categories
Iron 20.0
Contains naturally occurring iron, but the amount (1.6-1.7mg) is far too low to be considered a significant iron supplement for effectively addressing iron deficiency.
Goals
Energy 80.0
High protein, B vitamins, and a broad nutrient spectrum in spirulina contribute significantly to sustained energy levels and overall vitality by supporting cellular function.
Productivity Boost 75.0
The comprehensive nutritional support provided by spirulina helps optimize bodily functions, potentially leading to improved cognitive function, mental clarity, and focus.
Hair Health 70.0
Spirulina is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals which are all essential for healthy hair growth and maintaining a strong hair structure.
75 Value

One Daily Women's Health

Equate
4.6
(4275 ratings)
An excellent value multivitamin (including 18mg iron) that covers a broad range of nutritional needs impacting energy, hair, and mood, far more cost-effectively than spirulina for similar broad goals.
70 Value

Multi with Iron Century Formula

Swanson
4.7
(284 ratings)
Offers a good range of vitamins and minerals, including iron, at a very affordable price, providing a more balanced approach to general wellness and energy support than isolated spirulina.
85 Value

Iron 18 mg

NOW
4.7
(25570 ratings)
While not a multi, its extremely high-quality iron (Ferrochel) at a very low price per serving provides excellent targeted support for the 'Energy, Productivity Boost, Hair Health, Mood Support' goals if they stem from iron deficiency, offering superior efficacy per dollar.
95 Performance

Basic Prenatal

Thorne
4.6
(15951 ratings)
A comprehensive multivitamin with highly bioavailable iron and a wide array of essential nutrients, providing far superior and more targeted support for energy, mood, and overall health than spirulina alone.
88 Performance

Ultimate Iron

Nature's Way
4.6
(1484 ratings)
While primarily an iron supplement, it includes Vitamin C, Folate, and B12, offering targeted support for energy and mood which spirulina provides generally, but with much higher iron bioavailability.
90 Performance

Iron 50 mg

Solaray
4.8
(10017 ratings)
Provides a high dose of well-absorbed chelated iron, offering a direct and effective way to address symptoms related to iron deficiency for energy, productivity, which spirulina provides only minimally.
70 Budget

Multi with Iron Century Formula

Swanson
4.7
(284 ratings)
Significantly cheaper per serving for a comprehensive multivitamin including 27mg of iron, offering broader nutrient support for overall energy and health at a fraction of the cost of spirulina.
75 Budget

One Daily Women's Health

Equate
4.6
(4275 ratings)
Very low price per serving for a daily multivitamin with 18mg iron, suitable for general wellness and addressing nutrient gaps for energy and mood more directly than spirulina's low iron content.
60 Budget

Iron 65 mg

21st Century
4.7
(22466 ratings)
Extremely cheap per serving for a high dose of iron, directly addressing the 'Energy, Productivity Boost' goals more effectively if they stem from iron deficiency, offering significantly more targeted benefit for the price.
75 Value

One Daily Women's Health

Equate
4.6
(4275 ratings)
An excellent value multivitamin (including 18mg iron) that covers a broad range of nutritional needs impacting energy, hair, and mood, far more cost-effectively than spirulina for similar broad goals.
70 Value

Multi with Iron Century Formula

Swanson
4.7
(284 ratings)
Offers a good range of vitamins and minerals, including iron, at a very affordable price, providing a more balanced approach to general wellness and energy support than isolated spirulina.
85 Value

Iron 18 mg

NOW
4.7
(25570 ratings)
While not a multi, its extremely high-quality iron (Ferrochel) at a very low price per serving provides excellent targeted support for the 'Energy, Productivity Boost, Hair Health, Mood Support' goals if they stem from iron deficiency, offering superior efficacy per dollar.
95 Performance

Basic Prenatal

Thorne
4.6
(15951 ratings)
A comprehensive multivitamin with highly bioavailable iron and a wide array of essential nutrients, providing far superior and more targeted support for energy, mood, and overall health than spirulina alone.
88 Performance

Ultimate Iron

Nature's Way
4.6
(1484 ratings)
While primarily an iron supplement, it includes Vitamin C, Folate, and B12, offering targeted support for energy and mood which spirulina provides generally, but with much higher iron bioavailability.
90 Performance

Iron 50 mg

Solaray
4.8
(10017 ratings)
Provides a high dose of well-absorbed chelated iron, offering a direct and effective way to address symptoms related to iron deficiency for energy, productivity, which spirulina provides only minimally.