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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Arrowroot

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 111% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Arrowroot. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Arrowroot contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Arrowroot, 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 Calcium +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +322.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Equal in Sodium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1716.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +322.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
Equal in Sodium - 26

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 A +42005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +141.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +42005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +5268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
Contains more Folate +141.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Carbs +293.8%
Equal in Other - 1.42
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Protein +135.6%
Contains more Carbs +293.8%
Equal in Other - 1.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 1.8g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 19kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 109mg 6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 65mg 25mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 510mg 454mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 26mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.107mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.735mg 0.174mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 19IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 1.9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.059mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 140µg 338µg Arrowroot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.039g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Arrowroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Arrowroot
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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 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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.