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

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Differences between Burdock root and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Burdock root has more Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Burdock root. Burdock root contains 0.321mg of Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) contains 0.053mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Burdock root, 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 less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +165.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +165.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
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 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
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 B5 +505.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +410%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +57.3%
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 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 Carbs +410%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +57.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burdock root Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Burdock root Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 14.04g 3.4g Burdock root
Protein 1.53g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 17.34g 3.4g Burdock root
Calories 72kcal 19kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.3g Burdock root
Calcium 41mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.8mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 38mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 51mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 308mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 5mg 24mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.33mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.077mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.232mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 0IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 3mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.053mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.24mg
Folate 23µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.026mg 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.03mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.032mg 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.067mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.009mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.033mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.033mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.031mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.025g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burdock root Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet ok
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
11%
Burdock root
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Burdock root
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.