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

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The main differences between Quinoa and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Quinoa is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc, yet Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 113% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Vine spinach (basella). Quinoa contains 152mg of Phosphorus, while Vine spinach (basella) contains 52mg.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +541.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg

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.
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 ProteinProtein +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +526.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 120kcal 19kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 1.8g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.3g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 18.5g 3.4g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 3.4g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 17mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 172mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.49mg 1.2mg Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.43mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 52mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 24mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 2.8µg 0.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.05mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 42µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.028mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.055mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.053mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg 0.101mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg 0.086mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.019mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.085mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.065mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg 0.039mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Vine spinach (basella)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Quinoa
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.