Vine spinach (basella) vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Amaranth leaves
- Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Amaranth leaves are richer in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper.
- Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 65% more than Amaranth leaves.
- Amaranth leaves have 3 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Amaranth leaves have 146µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Amaranth leaves, 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.
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Calcium
+97.2%
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Iron
+93.3%
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Potassium
+19.8%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+109.3%
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Copper
+51.4%
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Manganese
+20.4%
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Selenium
+12.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
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Magnesium
+18.2%
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Calcium
+97.2%
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Iron
+93.3%
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Potassium
+19.8%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+109.3%
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Copper
+51.4%
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Manganese
+20.4%
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Selenium
+12.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
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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Vitamin A
+174.3%
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Vitamin C
+135.6%
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Vitamin B6
+25%
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Folate
+64.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.6%
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Vitamin B5
+20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
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Vitamin A
+174.3%
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Vitamin C
+135.6%
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Vitamin B6
+25%
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Folate
+64.7%
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Vitamin B3
+31.6%
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Vitamin B5
+20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.158
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.7%
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Carbs
+18.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5
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1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
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1.4 g
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2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
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1.5 g
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Protein
+36.7%
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Carbs
+18.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.33
Equal in Water - 91.69
Equal in Other - 1.5
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | 4.02g |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 2.46g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.33g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 4.02g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 215mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.32mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 55mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 611mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 20mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.162mg |
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| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.885mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8000IU | 2917IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 400µg | 146µg |
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 43.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.658mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.192mg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 85µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.119mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.127mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.052mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.091g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.076g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g |
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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
87%
278%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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.