Vine spinach (basella) vs. Garden cress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Garden cress
- Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin A, however, Garden cress is richer in Vitamin B2, and Copper.
- Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 37% more than Garden cress.
- Garden cress has 2 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 140µg of Folate, while Garden cress has 80µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cress, garden, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
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 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +356.6% |
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:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
5.5 g
Water:
89.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
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Water
~89.4g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 69mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 5.5g |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 81mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 606mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.3mg |
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| Sugar | 4.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.17mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8000IU | 6917IU |
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| Vitamin A | 400µg | 346µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.553mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.242mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin K | 541.9µg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 80µg |
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| Choline | 19.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.239g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
80%
173%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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.