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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 contains 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 Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +335.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.13
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 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.5%
Contains more Potassium +335.9%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.13

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 C +460.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7600
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 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Contains more Vitamin C +460.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Folate +775%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +311.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7600

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +66.2%
Equal in Water - 90.18
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 Other +89.2%
Contains more Protein +50.6%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Carbs +66.2%
Equal in Water - 90.18

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
Net carbs 3.4g 1.65g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.3g 0.72g Collard Greens
Carbs 3.4g 5.65g Collard Greens
Calories 19kcal 33kcal Collard Greens
Sugar 0.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 109mg 141mg Collard Greens
Iron 1.2mg 1.13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 117mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 15mg Collard Greens
Zinc 0.43mg 0.23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.051mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.51mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 7600IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 380µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 102mg 18.2mg 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)
Folate 140µg 16µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 406.6µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.047g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.173g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
138%
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.