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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, and Copper than Collard Greens.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 42% 10% 42% 17% 6.3% 14% 2% 67% 2.7%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.13mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 61% 456% 18% 0% 10% 24% 11% 13% 30% 0% 1017% 12% 21%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~7600IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 6% 90%
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%
~equal in 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.
Vine spinach (basella) Collard Greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Collard Greens Opinion
Calories 19kcal 33kcal Collard Greens
Protein 1.8g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.3g 0.72g Collard Greens
Vitamin C 102mg 18.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 1.65g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 5.65g Collard Greens
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 141mg Collard Greens
Potassium 510mg 117mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 0.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Copper 0.107mg 0.051mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 15mg Collard Greens
Vitamin A 8000IU 7600IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 380µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.735mg 0.51mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.106mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.575mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.128mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 406.6µg Collard Greens
Folate 140µg 16µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 38.4mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.047g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.101mg 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.086mg 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.019mg 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.075mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.039mg 0.04mg Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Collard Greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
129%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens
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.

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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.