Purslane vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between purslane and vine spinach (basella)
- Purslane is richer in iron, yet vine spinach (basella) is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for vine spinach (basella) is 134% higher.
- Purslane contains 2 times more iron than vine spinach (basella). Purslane contains 1.99mg of iron, while vine spinach (basella) contains 1.2mg.
Food types used in this article are Purslane, 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 IronIron | +65.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.6% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
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Carbs
~3.4g
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Water
~93.1g
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Other
~1.4g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 102mg | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 400µg | 44% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 140µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.735mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.24mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 109mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 45mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 19kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 3.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 494mg | 510mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
12%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella) 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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.