Vine spinach (basella) vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Drumstick leaves different?
- Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Drumstick leaves is 74% higher.
- Vine spinach (basella) contains 4 times more Folate than Drumstick leaves. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, Drumstick leaves contain only 40µg.
Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Drumstick leaves, raw 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.
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Magnesium
+54.8%
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Potassium
+51.3%
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Calcium
+69.7%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+115.4%
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Sodium
-62.5%
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Zinc
+39.5%
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Manganese
+44.6%
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Selenium
+12.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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Magnesium
+54.8%
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Potassium
+51.3%
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Calcium
+69.7%
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Iron
+233.3%
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Phosphorus
+115.4%
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Sodium
-62.5%
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Zinc
+39.5%
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Manganese
+44.6%
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Selenium
+12.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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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Vitamin C
+97.3%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+414%
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Vitamin B2
+325.8%
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Vitamin B3
+344%
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Vitamin B5
+135.8%
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Vitamin B6
+400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7564
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Vitamin C
+97.3%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin B1
+414%
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Vitamin B2
+325.8%
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Vitamin B3
+344%
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Vitamin B5
+135.8%
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Vitamin B6
+400%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7564
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18.4%
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Protein
+422.2%
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Fats
+366.7%
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Carbs
+143.5%
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+61.4%
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1.8 g
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0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
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93.1 g
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1.4 g
Protein:
9.4 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
8.28 g
Water:
78.66 g
Other:
2.26 g
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Water
+18.4%
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+422.2%
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+366.7%
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Carbs
+143.5%
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+61.4%
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | 6.28g |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 9.4g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 1.4g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 8.28g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 64kcal |
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| Fiber | 2g |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.6mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.735mg | 1.063mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8000IU | 7564IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 400µg | 378µg |
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 51.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.257mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 2.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 1.2mg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 40µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.411mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.451mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.791mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.537mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.123mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.487mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.611mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.196mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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