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

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Gratin

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 102% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has 13 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 140µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +356.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Calcium - 119
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 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +356.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.3%
Contains more Zinc +60.5%
Contains more Copper +49.5%
Contains more Selenium +237.5%
Equal in Calcium - 119

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +2930.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.2%
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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2930.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +930.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +1172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Carbs +231.5%
Contains more Other +48.6%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Carbs +231.5%
Contains more Other +48.6%

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) Gratin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 1.8g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.3g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 3.4g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 19kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 109mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1.2mg 0.64mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 510mg 396mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 433mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.107mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.735mg 0.161mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 8000IU 264IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 64µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 9.9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.116mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.174mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 11µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.055mg 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.101mg 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.086mg 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.019mg 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.065mg 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.039mg 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 4.733g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Gratin
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)
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.