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

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The main differences between Garden rhubarb and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Garden rhubarb in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 104% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rhubarb, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 26% 25% 8.3% 7% 2.7% 6% 0.52% 26% 6%
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 less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +441.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +445.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +409.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +275%

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.
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 27% 6.1% 5.4% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.1% 5.5% 0% 73% 5.3% 3.3%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7743.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
~equal in Water ~93.1g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden rhubarb 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 Garden rhubarb Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 21kcal 19kcal Garden rhubarb
Protein 0.9g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 8mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 2.74g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 4.54g 3.4g Garden rhubarb
Magnesium 12mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 86mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 288mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.22mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 1.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Garden rhubarb
Copper 0.021mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.1mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 14mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 4mg 24mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 102IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.27mg Garden rhubarb
Manganese 0.196mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 1.1µg 0.8µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.053mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 29.3µg Garden rhubarb
Folate 7µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 6.1mg Garden rhubarb
Saturated Fat 0.053g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g Garden rhubarb
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb 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%
Garden rhubarb
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.