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

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

  • Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 92% more than Sweet potato.
  • Sweet potato contains 17 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 0.053mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 Copper +50.5%
Contains more Calcium +186.8%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Potassium - 510
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Calcium +186.8%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Potassium - 510

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 A +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 A +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +509.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Other - 1.4
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 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 +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +509.1%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.9%
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.
Sweet potato Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 3.4g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.8g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 20.71g 3.4g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 19kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.69mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 27mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 54mg 52mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 36mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.32mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.161mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 19218IU 8000IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 400µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.05mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.5mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.053mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.24mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.028mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg 0.055mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.053mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg 0.101mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.037mg 0.019mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.085mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.065mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Saturated Fat 0.052g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.