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

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Significant differences between Nopales and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Nopales have more Calcium, however, Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 103% more than Nopales.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 2 times less Calcium than Nopales. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Vine spinach (basella) has 109mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nopales, 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 Calcium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Calcium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1650.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +4566.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1650.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +4566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.4
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.4
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.
Nopales Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.32g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.09g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.33g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 16kcal 19kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 1.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 109mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 52mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 16mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 257mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 21mg 24mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.052mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.457mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 457IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 9.3mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.053mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 3µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.04mg 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.077mg 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.059mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.015mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.059mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.025mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.016g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.