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

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What are the main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Broad bean?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Copper, while Broad bean is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 91% higher.
  • Broad bean has 29 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broad bean has 14µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
6
:
4
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Potassium +164.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.5%
Contains more Copper +78.3%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Zinc - 0.47

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.
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
5
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Vitamin A +2863%
Contains more Vitamin C +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +727.6%
Contains more Folate +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Vine spinach (basella)
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%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2863%
Contains more Vitamin C +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +727.6%
Contains more Folate +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella)
2
:
3
Broad bean
Broad bean
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +166.7%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +197.1%
Vine spinach (basella)
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +166.7%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +197.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 6.5g Broad bean
Protein 1.8g 4.8g Broad bean
Fats 0.3g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 3.4g 10.1g Broad bean
Calories 19kcal 62kcal Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 109mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 65mg 31mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 73mg Broad bean
Potassium 510mg 193mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 41mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Copper 0.107mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.261mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 8000IU 270IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 14µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 19.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.128mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.09mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.029mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 58µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.055mg 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.101mg 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.086mg 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.019mg 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.065mg 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.039mg 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Broad bean
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)
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.