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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Edamame different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Edamame is richer in Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 107% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 27 times more Vitamin A RAE than Edamame. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Edamame contains only 15µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +73%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +218.6%
Contains more Copper +222.4%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Equal in Selenium - 0.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Calcium +73%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +218.6%
Contains more Copper +222.4%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Equal in Selenium - 0.8

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2584.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.3%
Contains more Folate +122.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin A +2584.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1572.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +645.3%
Contains more Folate +122.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Protein +561.7%
Contains more Fats +1633.3%
Contains more Carbs +162.1%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +27.9%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Protein +561.7%
Contains more Fats +1633.3%
Contains more Carbs +162.1%

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) Edamame
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.71g Edamame
Protein 1.8g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.3g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 3.4g 8.91g Edamame
Calories 19kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 109mg 63mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 65mg 64mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 510mg 436mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.43mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.107mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.735mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin A 8000IU 298IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 15µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.68mg Edamame
Vitamin C 102mg 6.1mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.155mg
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.1mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.055mg 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.101mg 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.086mg 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.019mg 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.065mg 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.039mg 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.62g Vine spinach (basella)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Edamame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
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.
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.