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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Garden asparagus different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Calcium, while Garden asparagus is higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 107% more than Garden asparagus.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Garden asparagus. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Garden asparagus contains 38µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Asparagus, raw types were 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 +354.2%
Contains more Magnesium +364.3%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains more Manganese +365.2%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +76.6%
Contains more Selenium +187.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +354.2%
Contains more Magnesium +364.3%
Contains more Potassium +152.5%
Contains more Manganese +365.2%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +76.6%
Contains more Selenium +187.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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 +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.7%
Contains more Folate +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141
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 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin A +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.7%
Contains more Folate +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +141.4%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Equal in Water - 93.22
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +141.4%
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +14.1%
Equal in Water - 93.22

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.78g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 2.2g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.3g 0.12g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 3.88g Garden asparagus
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.1g Garden asparagus
Calcium 109mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 65mg 14mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 52mg
Potassium 510mg 202mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 0.43mg 0.54mg Garden asparagus
Copper 0.107mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.735mg 0.158mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 2.3µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 8000IU 756IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 38µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 102mg 5.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.141mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.978mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.091mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 52µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.101mg 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.086mg 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.019mg 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.075mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.039mg 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g Vine spinach (basella)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Garden asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Garden asparagus
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)
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.