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

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What are the differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Broccoli?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 41% more.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 4 times more Manganese than Broccoli. While Vine spinach (basella) has 0.735mg of Manganese, Broccoli has only 0.21mg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Broccoli, raw types in this article.

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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 +131.9%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
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 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Selenium +212.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +981.1%
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 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +1184.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +981.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Equal in Water - 89.3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Fats +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Equal in Water - 89.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 1.8g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.3g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 3.4g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 109mg 47mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.73mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 510mg 316mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 33mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.41mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 8000IU 623IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 31µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 102mg 89.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.117mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.175mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 63µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.055mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.101mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.086mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.019mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.065mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.039mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Broccoli
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)
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.