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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Jerusalem artichoke is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 109% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Jerusalem artichoke. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Jerusalem artichoke has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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 +678.6%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +1125%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
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% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +678.6%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Zinc +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +1125%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +30.8%

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 +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.7%
Contains more Folate +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +649.1%
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 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +39900%
Contains more Vitamin C +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.7%
Contains more Folate +976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +649.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +412.9%
Contains more Other +81.4%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +412.9%
Contains more Other +81.4%

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) Jerusalem artichoke
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) Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 1.8g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.3g 0.01g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 19kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.6g Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium 109mg 14mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 65mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Potassium 510mg 429mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.43mg 0.12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Manganese 0.735mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 20IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 102mg 4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.077mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 13µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Jerusalem artichoke
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)
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.