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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, Potassium, and Copper than Chinese broccoli.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 82% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 5 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chinese broccoli has 82µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +178.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +178.4%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Selenium +62.5%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Other +77.2%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Other +77.2%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Equal in Water - 93.54

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.31g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.14g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.4g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 19kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 109mg 100mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.56mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 41mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 261mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.43mg 0.39mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.061mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.264mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 8000IU 1638IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 82µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 102mg 28.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.146mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.437mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 99µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.11g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Chinese broccoli
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)
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.