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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Chayote.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 105% higher.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Chayote, fruit, 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 +541.2%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains more Manganese +288.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +15%
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +541.2%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +308%
Contains more Manganese +288.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Copper +15%

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 +1224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Folate +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
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% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +434.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +215.8%
Contains more Folate +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Equal in Water - 94.24

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.81g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 0.82g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 19kcal
Sugar 1.66g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 109mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 125mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.43mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.107mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.735mg 0.189mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 102mg 7.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.029mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.47mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.076mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 93µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.011mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.077mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.001mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.047mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.063mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.015mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.028g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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)
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 ()

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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.