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

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What are the main differences between Triticale and Vine spinach (basella)?

  • Triticale is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Folate.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 25 times less Vitamin B5 than Triticale. Triticale has 1.323mg of Vitamin B5, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.053mg.

We used Triticale and Vinespinach, (basella), raw types in this comparison.

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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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +702.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.6%

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.
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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2396.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 ProteinProtein +625%
Contains more FatsFats +596.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2021.5%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%
Contains more WaterWater +785.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Triticale Vine spinach (basella)
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 336kcal 19kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 1.8g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.3g Triticale
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 72.13g 3.4g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 3.4g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 65mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 332mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 2.57mg 1.2mg Triticale
Copper 0.457mg 0.107mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.43mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 52mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 24mg Triticale
Vitamin A 0IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 0.735mg Triticale
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.05mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 0.5mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.053mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 73µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.366g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.028mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.055mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.053mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.101mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.086mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.019mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.085mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.065mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.039mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
27%
Triticale
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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 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.
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.