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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Basil

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Basil has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Basil contains 2 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, while Basil contains 68µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Basil, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +62.4%
Contains more Iron +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +259.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Potassium +72.9%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains more Calcium +62.4%
Contains more Iron +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +259.8%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Equal in Phosphorus - 56

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin A +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Equal in Water - 92.06
Equal in Other - 1.5
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Equal in Water - 92.06
Equal in Other - 1.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vine spinach (basella) Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Basil Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.05g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 3.4g 2.65g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 23kcal Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Calcium 109mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.2mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 65mg 64mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 510mg 295mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.43mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.107mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.735mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 5275IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 264µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 102mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.076mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 68µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.055mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.101mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.086mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.019mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.065mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.039mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Basil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.