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

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Differences between Cassava and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Cassava contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 90% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, 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 -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +581.3%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +581.3%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +61438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +61438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +418.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1019.4%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +1019.4%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cassava Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 3.4g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 38.06g 3.4g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 19kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.27mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 27mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 271mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 14mg 24mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.1mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.384mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 13IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.05mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.5mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.053mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 27µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.028mg 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.039mg 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.044mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.011mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.035mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.02mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.074g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.