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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Burdock root

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Burdock root has more Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Burdock root, 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 Calcium +165.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 51
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 13% 30% 28% 22% 28% 1% 10% 26% 31% 4%
Contains more Calcium +165.9%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +71.1%
Contains more Potassium +65.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.3%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Manganese +216.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 51

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24
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 0% 8% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 20% 56% 18% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +505.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Contains more Carbs +410%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
17% 80%
Protein: 1.53 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 17.34 g
Water: 80.09 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +57.3%
Contains more Carbs +410%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Burdock root Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 14.04g Burdock root
Protein 1.8g 1.53g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 17.34g Burdock root
Calories 19kcal 72kcal Burdock root
Sugar 2.9g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.3g Burdock root
Calcium 109mg 41mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 38mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 51mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 308mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 5mg Burdock root
Zinc 0.43mg 0.33mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.077mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.232mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.38mg Burdock root
Vitamin C 102mg 3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.321mg Burdock root
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.24mg
Folate 140µg 23µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1.6µg Burdock root
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.006mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.032mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.067mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.009mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.033mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.033mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.031mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.025g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Burdock root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g Burdock root

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Burdock root
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
11%
Burdock root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
19%
Burdock root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burdock root
Burdock root contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 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. Burdock root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169974/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.