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

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

  • Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, and Copper, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 156% more.
  • Peppers have 2 times more Copper than Vine spinach (basella). While Peppers have 0.174mg of Copper, Vine spinach (basella) has only 0.107mg.

We used Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +210.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +210.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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 C +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 C +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93.1
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
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.
Peppers Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.4g Peppers
Protein 2g 1.8g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 9.46g 3.4g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 19kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 18mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 25mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 46mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 340mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 7mg 24mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.174mg 0.107mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 1179IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 102mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.053mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.24mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.074mg 0.055mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.053mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg 0.101mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg 0.086mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg 0.019mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.084mg 0.065mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg 0.039mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.