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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Dandelion greens

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Dandelion greens are richer in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 74% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 5 times more Folate than Dandelion greens. Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, while Dandelion greens contain 27µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Dandelion greens, 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.
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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.6%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.41mg

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +191.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.251mg
~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% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.6%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
~equal in Water ~85.6g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 19kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 1.8g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 102mg 35mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 3.4g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 65mg 36mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 510mg 397mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.107mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.43mg 0.41mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 24mg 76mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 400µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.735mg 0.342mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 140µg 27µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g Dandelion greens
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Dandelion 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)
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens 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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.