Teff vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between teff and vine spinach (basella)
- Teff has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus; however, vine spinach (basella) is richer in vitamin A, folate, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily vitamin A needs 160% more than teff.
- Vine spinach (basella) has 4 times less manganese than teff. Teff has 2.86mg of manganese, while vine spinach (basella) has 0.735mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Teff, cooked 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 IronIron | +70.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +289.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +376.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +369.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +677.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +484.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% | |
| Manganese | 2.86mg | 0.735mg | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 400µg | 44% |
| Folate | 18µg | 140µg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.107mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 510mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.2mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 52mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 109mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.11mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 19.86g | 3.4g | 5% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 19kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 3.87g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.65g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.06g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
8%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.