Vine spinach (basella) vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between vine spinach (basella) and drumstick tree?
- Vine spinach (basella) is higher in vitamin A, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet drumstick tree is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B5.
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for vitamin A is 44% more.
- Vine spinach (basella) has 4 times more calcium than drumstick tree. While vine spinach (basella) has 109mg of calcium, drumstick tree has only 30mg.
We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Drumstick pods, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +263.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +233.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1398.1% |
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:
2.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
8.53 g
Water:
88.2 g
Other:
0.97 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.9% |
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Water
~88.2g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 400µg | 4µg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 141mg | 43% |
| Folate | 140µg | 44µg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.259mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.794mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.36mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 45mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 8.53g | 2% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 461mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 37kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 5.33g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.102g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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
53%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.