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

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Important differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Cauliflower

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Cauliflower has more Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 60% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 Calcium +395.5%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +374.2%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +395.5%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +70.6%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +374.2%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1158.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +111.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +145.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1158.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +46.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 92.07

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) Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.97g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 19kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 109mg 22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.42mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 15mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 44mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 299mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 30mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 102mg 48.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.184mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 57µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.101mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.086mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.019mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.039mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Cauliflower
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)
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.