Lotus root vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lotus root and Vine spinach (basella)
- Lotus root has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium.
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 64% higher.
- Vine spinach (basella) contains 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) contains 0.053mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Lotus 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.
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Phosphorus
+92.3%
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Copper
+140.2%
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Calcium
+142.2%
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Magnesium
+182.6%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+10.3%
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Manganese
+181.6%
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Selenium
+14.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Potassium - 510
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Phosphorus
+92.3%
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Copper
+140.2%
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Calcium
+142.2%
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Magnesium
+182.6%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+10.3%
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Manganese
+181.6%
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Selenium
+14.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Potassium - 510
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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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+41.9%
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Vitamin B5
+611.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+131.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Folate
+976.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+41.9%
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Vitamin B5
+611.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+131.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Folate
+976.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.4%
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Carbs
+406.8%
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Fats
+200%
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Water
+17.7%
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Other
+44.3%
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
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0.97 g
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1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
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Protein
+44.4%
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Carbs
+406.8%
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Fats
+200%
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+17.7%
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+44.3%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12.33g | 3.4g |
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| Protein | 2.6g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 17.23g | 3.4g |
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| Calories | 74kcal | 19kcal |
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| Fiber | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 109mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.2mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 100mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 556mg | 510mg |
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| Sodium | 40mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 0.735mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 8000IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 400µg |
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| Vitamin C | 44mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.24mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 140µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.053mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.101mg |
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| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0.086mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.085mg |
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| Valine | 0.055mg | 0.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g |
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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
28%
87%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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