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

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What are the differences between Napa cabbage and Vine spinach (basella)?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% more.

We used Cabbage, napa, cooked and Vinespinach, (basella), raw types 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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
1
:
9
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Calcium +275.9%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +486.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Calcium +275.9%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +486.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
0
:
8
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
Contains more Vitamin A +2941.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Folate +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
Napa cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Vine spinach (basella)
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 A +2941.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Folate +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
1
:
4
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +723.5%
Equal in Water - 93.1
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Vine spinach (basella)
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 Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +723.5%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.1g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 2.23g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 12kcal 19kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 29mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.74mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 8mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 19mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 87mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 11mg 24mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.096mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.203mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 263IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 3.2mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 43µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Napa cabbage 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
7%
Napa cabbage
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.