Borage vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Borage and Vine spinach (basella)
- Borage has more Iron, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
- Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 74% more than Borage.
- Vine spinach (basella) has 3 times less Iron than Borage. Borage has 3.3mg of Iron, while Vine spinach (basella) has 1.2mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Borage, raw 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.
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Iron
+175%
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Copper
+21.5%
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Selenium
+12.5%
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Calcium
+17.2%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Sodium
-70%
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Zinc
+115%
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Manganese
+110.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Potassium - 510
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Iron
+175%
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Copper
+21.5%
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Selenium
+12.5%
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Calcium
+17.2%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Sodium
-70%
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Zinc
+115%
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Manganese
+110.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Potassium - 510
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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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin A
+90.5%
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Vitamin C
+191.4%
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Vitamin B5
+29.3%
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Vitamin B6
+185.7%
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Folate
+976.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin A
+90.5%
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Vitamin C
+191.4%
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Vitamin B5
+29.3%
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Vitamin B6
+185.7%
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Folate
+976.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+133.3%
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Carbs
+11.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 1.4
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
93 g
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1.44 g
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1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
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1.4 g
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Fats
+133.3%
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Carbs
+11.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 1.4
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.06g | 3.4g |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 1.8g | |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 3.06g | 3.4g |
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| Calories | 21kcal | 19kcal |
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| Calcium | 93mg | 109mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 52mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 470mg | 510mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.349mg | 0.735mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4200IU | 8000IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 210µg | 400µg |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.24mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 140µg |
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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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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g |
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| 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
39%
87%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.