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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Ginger

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Ginger is higher in Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 108% more than Ginger.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Ginger root, 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 +581.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +221%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +111.2%
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 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +581.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +51.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +221%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Copper +111.2%

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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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283%
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 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +422.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.82
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +422.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.82

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 1.8g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.3g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 3.4g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 19kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 109mg 16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 34mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 415mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.43mg 0.34mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.735mg 0.229mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 102mg 5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 11µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.051mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.074mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.057mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.013mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.045mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.039mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.203g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Ginger
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)
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.