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

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Significant differences between Agar and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Agar covers your daily Iron needs 253% more than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 57 times less Vitamin B5 than Agar. Agar has 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.053mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried and Vinespinach, (basella), 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 +473.4%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1084.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains more Zinc +1248.8%
Contains more Copper +470.1%
Contains more Manganese +485%
Contains more Selenium +825%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Calcium +473.4%
Contains more Iron +1683.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1084.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.6%
Contains more Zinc +1248.8%
Contains more Copper +470.1%
Contains more Manganese +485%
Contains more Selenium +825%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5594.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5594.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Carbs +2278.8%
Contains more Other +180.7%
Contains more Water +972.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Carbs +2278.8%
Contains more Other +180.7%
Contains more Water +972.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 3.4g Agar
Protein 6.21g 1.8g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 80.88g 3.4g Agar
Calories 306kcal 19kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 625mg 109mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 1.2mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 65mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 52mg
Potassium 1125mg 510mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 5.8mg 0.43mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.107mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.735mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.8µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.155mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.053mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.24mg Agar
Folate 580µg 140µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.061g Vine spinach (basella)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
75%
Agar
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.