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

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A recap on differences between Red potato and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Red potato is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Red potato.
  • Red potato contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Vine spinach (basella). While Red potato contains 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 0.5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Calcium +1111.1%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +324.9%
Equal in Potassium - 510
Equal in Zinc - 0.43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Calcium +1111.1%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +324.9%
Equal in Potassium - 510
Equal in Zinc - 0.43

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 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +418.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +476.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Equal in Other - 1.4
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +476.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Equal in Other - 1.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 3.4g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 1.8g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 19.59g 3.4g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 19kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 9mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.7mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 28mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 72mg 52mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 510mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 24mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.174mg 0.107mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 10IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.5mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.053mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 27µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.075mg 0.055mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.053mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg 0.101mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg 0.086mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.019mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.085mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg 0.065mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Saturated Fat 0.026g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.