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

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What are the main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Guava?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Guava is higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 140% higher.
  • Guava has 13 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Guava has 31µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Guavas, common, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +505.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.3%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +87%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Guava
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +750.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.7%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +321.2%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

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) Guava
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) Guava Opinion
Calories 19kcal 68kcal Guava
Protein 1.8g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.3g 0.95g Guava
Vitamin C 102mg 228.3mg Guava
Net carbs 3.4g 8.92g Guava
Carbs 3.4g 14.32g Guava
Magnesium 65mg 22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 417mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.26mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 8.92g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 5.4g Guava
Copper 0.107mg 0.23mg Guava
Zinc 0.43mg 0.23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 40mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 2mg Guava
Vitamin A 8000IU 624IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 31µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.73mg Guava
Manganese 0.735mg 0.15mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.6µg Guava
Folate 140µg 49µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 7.6mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g Guava
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.101mg 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.086mg 0.072mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.016mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.006mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.039mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Guava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
74%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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?
Guava
Guava 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 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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.