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

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A recap on differences between Pumpkin leaves and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 101% more than Pumpkin leaves.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Vine spinach (basella). While Pumpkin leaves contain 104mg of Phosphorus, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 52mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, 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 +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +179.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +179.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +107%

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 B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
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 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +827.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +288.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +12.9%
Equal in Water - 93.1
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +75%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +12.9%
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.
Pumpkin leaves Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 3.15g 1.8g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 19kcal
Calcium 39mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 2.22mg 1.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 104mg 52mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 11mg 24mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 0.2mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.133mg 0.107mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 11mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.5mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 36µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.028mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg 0.055mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.053mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg 0.101mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg 0.086mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg 0.019mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.085mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg 0.065mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg 0.039mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves 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 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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.