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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.
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 30% 56% 30% 150% 35% 16% 48% 1.2% 139% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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 172% 454% 0% 0% 64% 152% 42% 7.5% 277% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +97.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +414%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~7564IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.2%
Contains more FatsFats +366.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.5%
Contains more OtherOther +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.
Vine spinach (basella) Drumstick leaves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar 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

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Drumstick leaves Opinion
Calories 19kcal 64kcal Drumstick leaves
Protein 1.8g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.3g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Vitamin C 102mg 51.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 6.28g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 3.4g 8.28g Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 65mg 42mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 510mg 337mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Fiber 2g Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.107mg 0.105mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.6mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 52mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Sodium 24mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A 8000IU 7564IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 378µg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.125mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 140µg 40µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.055mg 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.101mg 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.086mg 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.019mg 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.065mg 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.039mg 0.196mg Drumstick leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Drumstick leaves
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)
92%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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.
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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.