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

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A recap on differences between Brussels sprout and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin C, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 40% more than Brussels sprout.
  • Brussels sprout contains 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Brussels sprout contains 0.309mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 0.053mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Brussels sprouts, 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.
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +159.5%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Equal in Sodium - 24
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +159.5%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Equal in Sodium - 24
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 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin A +961%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +129.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483%
Contains more Vitamin A +961%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +129.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1
Equal in Other - 1.4
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +87.8%
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
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.
Brussels sprout 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 3.4g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 1.8g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 8.95g 3.4g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.4mg 1.2mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 69mg 52mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 25mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.42mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.07mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.337mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 1.6µg 0.8µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.05mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.5mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.053mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 61µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.028mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.055mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.053mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.101mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.086mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.019mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.085mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.065mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
81%
Brussels sprout
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
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 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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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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.