Vine spinach (basella) vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Borage
- Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, however, Borage is richer in Iron.
- Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 74% more than Borage.
- Borage has 11 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 140µg of Folate, while Borage has 13µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Borage, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
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 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +976.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.8g
~equal in
Carbs
~3.06g
~equal in
Water
~93g
~equal in
Other
~1.44g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 21kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 1.8g | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | 3.06g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 3.06g |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 470mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 3.3mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8000IU | 4200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 400µg | 210µg |
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| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.349mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.084mg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 13µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.