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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Cabbage.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 73% higher.
  • Cabbage has 80 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cabbage has 5µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cabbage, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +172.5%
Contains more Iron +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +463.2%
Contains more Manganese +359.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
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 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Calcium +172.5%
Contains more Iron +155.3%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +138.9%
Contains more Copper +463.2%
Contains more Manganese +359.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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 +8063.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%
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 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin A +8063.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Folate +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Equal in Water - 92.18
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Protein +40.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +70.6%
Equal in Water - 92.18

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 5.8g Cabbage
Calories 19kcal 25kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 109mg 40mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.47mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 26mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 170mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 18mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.43mg 0.18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 98IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 102mg 36.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.061mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.234mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.124mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 43µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.011mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.035mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.041mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.032mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.042mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.034g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Cabbage
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)
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.