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

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Summary of differences between Russet potato and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 104% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Russet potato has 0.38mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) has only 0.053mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, Russet, 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 +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +222.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Potassium - 510
Equal in Copper - 0.107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +222.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Potassium - 510
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +438.5%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +438.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Equal in Other - 1.4
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +25.1%
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.
Russet 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 Russet potato Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 3.4g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.8g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 21.44g 3.4g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 19kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.07mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 30mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 510mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 24mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.107mg
Manganese 0.228mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 10IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.05mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.5mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.053mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.24mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.086mg 0.055mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0.053mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg 0.101mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg 0.019mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg 0.065mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg 0.039mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.