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

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Important differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Garlic

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Garlic has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 79% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Garlic, 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 Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.1%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +179.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +1675%
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 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +66.1%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +194.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +179.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +1675%

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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Garlic
Contains more Vitamin A +88788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1024.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.6%
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 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +88788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1024.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +414.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +872.4%
Equal in Other - 1.5
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Protein +253.3%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +872.4%
Equal in Other - 1.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Garlic Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 30.96g Garlic
Protein 1.8g 6.36g Garlic
Fats 0.3g 0.5g Garlic
Carbs 3.4g 33.06g Garlic
Calories 19kcal 149kcal Garlic
Sugar 1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.1g Garlic
Calcium 109mg 181mg Garlic
Iron 1.2mg 1.7mg Garlic
Magnesium 65mg 25mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 153mg Garlic
Potassium 510mg 401mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 17mg Garlic
Zinc 0.43mg 1.16mg Garlic
Copper 0.107mg 0.299mg Garlic
Manganese 0.735mg 1.672mg Garlic
Selenium 0.8µg 14.2µg Garlic
Vitamin A 8000IU 9IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.08mg Garlic
Vitamin C 102mg 31.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Garlic
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.7mg Garlic
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.596mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 1.235mg Garlic
Folate 140µg 3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1.7µg Garlic
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.066mg Garlic
Threonine 0.055mg 0.157mg Garlic
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.217mg Garlic
Leucine 0.101mg 0.308mg Garlic
Lysine 0.086mg 0.273mg Garlic
Methionine 0.019mg 0.076mg Garlic
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.183mg Garlic
Valine 0.065mg 0.291mg Garlic
Histidine 0.039mg 0.113mg Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Garlic
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g Garlic

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Garlic
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)
43%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic 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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.