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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Chrysanthemum

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Magnesium, yet Chrysanthemum is richer in Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 112% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chrysanthemum. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chrysanthemum contains 116µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 Magnesium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
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 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Equal in Calcium - 117
Equal in Phosphorus - 54

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 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Folate +26.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.144
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.531
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +7185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317%
Contains more Folate +26.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.144
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.531

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Water - 91.4
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Protein +86.7%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Other +18.6%
Equal in Water - 91.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0.02g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.3g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.4g 3.02g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 109mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 1.2mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 65mg 32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 510mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 24mg 118mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.107mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.735mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 2320IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 116µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 1.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.144mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.176mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
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)

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Vine spinach (basella) Chrysanthemum
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)
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.