Chives vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chives and vine spinach (basella)
- Chives have more copper and vitamin B5; however, vine spinach (basella) is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
- Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need for vitamin A, 73% more than chives.
- Chives have 6 times more vitamin B5 than vine spinach (basella). While chives have 0.324mg of vitamin B5, vine spinach (basella) has only 0.053mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chives, 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 IronIron | +33.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +46.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +56% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +511.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75.6% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
Vitamin C | 58.1mg | 102mg | 49% |
Vitamin A | 218µg | 400µg | 20% |
Manganese | 0.373mg | 0.735mg | 16% |
Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
Folate | 105µg | 140µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.24mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.157mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
Potassium | 296mg | 510mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.053mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 42mg | 65mg | 5% |
Iron | 1.6mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.115mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
Protein | 3.27g | 1.8g | 3% |
Calcium | 92mg | 109mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
Saturated fat | 0.146g | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.647mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
Calories | 30kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
Fats | 0.73g | 0.3g | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 3mg | 24mg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 58mg | 52mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
Carbs | 4.35g | 3.4g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.85g | 3.4g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.128mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.163mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +143.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
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Water
~93.1g