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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Fennel

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Fennel in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 100% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fennel. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fennel contains 48µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Fennel, bulb, 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.
Contains more Calcium +122.4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +284.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +122.4%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.8%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +62.1%
Contains more Manganese +284.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 50

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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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin A +730.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.6%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.7%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin A +730.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +410.6%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Equal in Water - 90.21
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +114.7%
Equal in Water - 90.21

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 1.8g 1.24g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 19kcal 31kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 109mg 49mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.73mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 50mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 414mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.066mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.191mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 963IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 48µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 102mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.032mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.047mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 27µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
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)
Saturated Fat 0.09g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Fennel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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)
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
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 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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.