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

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

  • Turnip greens is richer in Copper, while Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 83% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 2 times less Copper than Turnip greens. Turnip greens has 0.253mg of Copper, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.107mg.

We used Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%

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 B5 +417%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +18.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 8000
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
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 B5 +417%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +18.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 8000

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Water - 93.1
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 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 +28.2%
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Equal in Water - 93.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnip greens Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 0.86g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.14g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.23g 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 4.36g 3.4g Turnip greens
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Turnip greens
Sugar 0.53g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Calcium 137mg 109mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.8mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 22mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 29mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 203mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 29mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.14mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.253mg 0.107mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.337mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.9µg 0.8µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 7625IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 27.4mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.072mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.411mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.053mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 118µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.063mg 0.055mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg 0.053mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg 0.101mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.026mg 0.019mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.078mg 0.065mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.053g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turnip greens Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
141%
Turnip greens
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Turnip greens
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.