Vine spinach (basella) vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are vine spinach (basella) and collard Greens different?
- Vine spinach (basella) has more vitamin C, folate, potassium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and copper than collard Greens.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for vine spinach (basella) is 93% higher.
- Vine spinach (basella) contains 9 times more folate than collard Greens. While vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of folate, collard Greens contain only 16µg.
Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +335.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +460.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +311.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.2% |
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Water
~90.18g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 406.6µg | 339% | |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 18.2mg | 93% |
| Folate | 140µg | 16µg | 31% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | |
| Potassium | 510mg | 117mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.51mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.128mg | 9% |
| Choline | 38.4mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.218mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 141mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 2.71g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 400µg | 380µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.173g | 1% | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 33kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 5.65g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 24mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
53%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 ()
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.