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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Artichoke

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Artichoke is richer in Copper, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 100% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Artichoke. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Artichoke contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 +147.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Manganese +187.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.28
Equal in Magnesium - 60
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +147.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Manganese +187.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +115.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.28
Equal in Magnesium - 60

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 +61438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +771.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +537.7%
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 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +61438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +771.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.9%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +537.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +23.9%
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Carbs +209.1%
Equal in Water - 84.94
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +23.9%
Contains more Protein +81.7%
Contains more Carbs +209.1%
Equal in Water - 84.94

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) Artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 1.8g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 19kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 109mg 44mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.28mg Artichoke
Magnesium 65mg 60mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 510mg 370mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 94mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.107mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.735mg 0.256mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 13IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 102mg 11.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.066mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.116mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 68µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
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 0.036g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Artichoke
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)
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.