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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Carrot

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 107% higher.
  • Carrot contains 7 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, while Carrot contains 19µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Carrots, 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 +230.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
Contains more Manganese +414%
Contains more Selenium +700%
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 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +230.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.6%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +137.8%
Contains more Manganese +414%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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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Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +1628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.1%
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 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +1628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +181.8%
Equal in Water - 88.29
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +93.5%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Contains more Carbs +181.8%
Equal in Water - 88.29

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) Carrot
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) Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 1.8g 0.93g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.24g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 19kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 109mg 33mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 35mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 320mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 69mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.045mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.143mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 102mg 5.9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.058mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.138mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 19µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.101mg 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.086mg 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.019mg 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.061mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.039mg 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Carrot
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)
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.