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

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A recap on differences between Taro and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Taro is higher in Copper, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 108% more than Taro.
  • Taro contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Vine spinach (basella). While Taro contains 84mg of Phosphorus, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 52mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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.
Taro
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +536.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +10426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +536.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +678.2%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +16.7%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +678.2%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +16.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taro 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 Taro Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 3.4g Taro
Protein 1.5g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 26.46g 3.4g Taro
Calories 112kcal 19kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 43mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.55mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 33mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 84mg 52mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 510mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 24mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.172mg 0.107mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 76IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.05mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.5mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.053mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.24mg Taro
Folate 22µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.069mg 0.055mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.053mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg 0.101mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.02mg 0.019mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.082mg 0.065mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.041g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro 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%
Taro
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.