Vine spinach (basella) vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between vine spinach (basella) and basil
- Vine spinach (basella) has more vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B2, while basil has more copper, iron, manganese, and calcium.
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% higher.
- Basil contains 2 times less folate than vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of folate, while basil contains 68µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Basil, fresh.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +72.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +259.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
~equal in
Water
~92.06g
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Other
~1.5g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 18mg | 93% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.385mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.17mg | 25% |
| Folate | 140µg | 68µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.735mg | 1.148mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 400µg | 264µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 177mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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
53%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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