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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Cassava

  • Cassava contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Potassium than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 90% higher.
  • Cassava contains 400 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Cassava contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cassava, 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 +581.3%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +581.3%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +91.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.1

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 +61438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.9%
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 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +61438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +1019.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +1019.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.28

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) Cassava
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) Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 1.8g 1.36g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 19kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 109mg 16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 271mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.43mg 0.34mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.1mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.384mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 13IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 102mg 20.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.088mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 27µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.011mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.035mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.074g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Cassava
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)
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
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?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.