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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, Folate, Vitamin A, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
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
~equal in 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.
Vine spinach (basella) Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Basil Opinion
Calories 19kcal 23kcal Basil
Protein 1.8g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Basil
Vitamin C 102mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 1.05g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 2.65g Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 64mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 510mg 295mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.107mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.43mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 52mg 56mg Basil
Sodium 24mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 8000IU 5275IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 264µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.735mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.076mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 140µg 68µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.055mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.101mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.086mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.019mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.065mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.039mg 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
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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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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.