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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Rapini

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Copper, however, Rapini is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 91% more than Rapini.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Rapini. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Rapini has only 131µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Broccoli raab, 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 Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.1%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Calcium - 108
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 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Potassium +160.2%
Contains less Sodium -27.3%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +86.1%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.4%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Calcium - 108

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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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin A +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.5%
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 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.4%
Contains more Folate +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +507.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Water - 92.55
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Water - 92.55

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.3g 0.49g Rapini
Carbs 3.4g 2.85g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 22kcal Rapini
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 109mg 108mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 65mg 22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 510mg 196mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 33mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.107mg 0.042mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.395mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 8000IU 2622IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 131µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 102mg 20.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.129mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.171mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 83µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.055mg 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.101mg 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.086mg 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.019mg 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.065mg 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.039mg 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Rapini
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)
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
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 - 0.05g)
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 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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.