Arugula vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Arugula and Vine spinach (basella)?
- Arugula is richer in Vitamin B5, and Calcium, while Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 97% higher.
- Vine spinach (basella) has 8 times less Vitamin B5 than Arugula. Arugula has 0.437mg of Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.053mg.
We used Arugula, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +46.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +724.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +237.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.58 g
Fats:
0.66 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
91.71 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.4g
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Water
~93.1g
~equal in
Other
~1.4g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 2.58g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.66g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 15mg | 102mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.05g | 3.4g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 3.4g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 160mg | 109mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 2.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.47mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 52mg | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2373IU | 8000IU |
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| Vitamin A | 119µg | 400µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.43mg |
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| Manganese | 0.321mg | 0.735mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.044mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.305mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.437mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg |
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| Folate | 97µg | 140µg |
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| Choline | 15.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.086g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
49%
80%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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