Drumstick leaves vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Drumstick leaves and Vine spinach (basella) different?
- Drumstick leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Drumstick leaves is 74% higher.
- Drumstick leaves contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Vine spinach (basella). While Drumstick leaves contain 0.257mg of Vitamin B1, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 0.05mg.
Drumstick leaves, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +414% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +344% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +97.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +422.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +366.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 64kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 9.4g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 51.7mg | 102mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.28g | 3.4g |
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| Carbs | 8.28g | 3.4g |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 65mg |
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| Calcium | 185mg | 109mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 4mg | 1.2mg |
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| Fiber | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.6mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7564IU | 8000IU |
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| Vitamin A | 378µg | 400µg |
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| Manganese | 1.063mg | 0.735mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.257mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.66mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.22mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.125mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.24mg |
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| Folate | 40µg | 140µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.411mg | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.451mg | 0.053mg |
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| Leucine | 0.791mg | 0.101mg |
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| Lysine | 0.537mg | 0.086mg |
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| Methionine | 0.123mg | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.487mg | 0.085mg |
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| Valine | 0.611mg | 0.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0.039mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
92%
80%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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