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

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Differences between Corn grain and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Corn grain has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Folate.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 19 times less Selenium than Corn grain. Corn grain contains 15.5µg of Selenium, while Vine spinach (basella) contains 0.8µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn grain, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.4%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +414%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1837.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +625.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3638.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +636.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +423.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1480%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2084.1%
Contains more WaterWater +797.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 365kcal 19kcal Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 1.8g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.3g Corn grain
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 66.96g 3.4g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 3.4g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 65mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 287mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 2.71mg 1.2mg Corn grain
Sugar 0.64g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 7.3g Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.107mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 0.43mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 52mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 214IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 11µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.49mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 15.5µg 0.8µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.05mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.155mg Corn grain
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 0.5mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.053mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.24mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn grain
Folate 19µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.667g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.028mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg 0.055mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0.053mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg 0.101mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg 0.086mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg 0.019mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0.085mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg 0.065mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg 0.039mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grain Vine spinach (basella)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Corn grain
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.