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

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Summary of differences between Nori and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Nori has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 70% more than Nori.
  • Nori has 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Nori has 0.521mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) has only 0.053mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, laver, 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 Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Calcium +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3150%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
Contains more Calcium +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3150%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
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.
Nori
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Equal in Folate - 140
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Equal in Folate - 140

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +169.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
Equal in Water - 93.1
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +222.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +169.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
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.
Nori Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 3.4g Nori
Protein 5.81g 1.8g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 5.11g 3.4g Nori
Calories 35kcal 19kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 70mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.8mg 1.2mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 58mg 52mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 48mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 1.05mg 0.43mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.107mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.735mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 5202IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.05mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.155mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.5mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.053mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 146µg 140µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.028mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg 0.055mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.053mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg 0.101mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg 0.086mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg 0.019mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 0.085mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg 0.065mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg 0.039mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g Vine spinach (basella)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nori Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
67%
Nori
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori 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 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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.