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

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What are the differences between Broccoli and Vine spinach (basella)?

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 41% more.
  • Broccoli has 11 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Broccoli has 0.573mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) has only 0.053mg.

We used Broccoli, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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 B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +981.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +981.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +56.7%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Vine spinach (basella)
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 Broccoli Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 3.4g Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 1.8g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.3g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.4g Broccoli
Calories 34kcal 19kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 47mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.73mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 66mg 52mg Broccoli
Potassium 316mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 33mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.41mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.049mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.21mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 2.5µg 0.8µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.05mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.5mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.053mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 63µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg 0.055mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg 0.053mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg 0.101mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg 0.086mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg 0.019mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg 0.085mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg 0.065mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg 0.039mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Vine spinach (basella)
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
65%
Broccoli
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.