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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Chinese cabbage

  • Chinese cabbage has less Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 63% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 5 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. While Vine spinach (basella) has 0.107mg of Copper, Chinese cabbage has only 0.021mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +409.5%
Contains more Manganese +362.3%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Calcium - 105
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.5%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +409.5%
Contains more Manganese +362.3%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Folate +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Folate +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 95.32
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 95.32

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) Chinese cabbage
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) Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.5g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 2.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 13kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 1.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 109mg 105mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 37mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 252mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.021mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.159mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 4468IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 223µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 102mg 45mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.194mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 66µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.015mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.101mg 0.088mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.019mg 0.009mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.039mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.027g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Chinese 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)
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.