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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Kanpyo

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, yet Kanpyo is richer in Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 113% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 2 times more Folate than Kanpyo. Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, while Kanpyo contains 61µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips).

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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 +156.9%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +210.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +1262.8%
Contains more Copper +304.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.7%
Contains more Selenium +225%
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 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Contains more Calcium +156.9%
Contains more Iron +326.7%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +210.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +1262.8%
Contains more Copper +304.7%
Contains more Manganese +54.7%
Contains more Selenium +225%

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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Kanpyo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.3%
Contains more Folate +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4717%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%
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% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +50900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.3%
Contains more Folate +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4717%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +366.2%
Contains more Protein +376.7%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +1812.6%
Contains more Other +318.6%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more Water +366.2%
Contains more Protein +376.7%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +1812.6%
Contains more Other +318.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Kanpyo Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 55.23g Kanpyo
Protein 1.8g 8.58g Kanpyo
Fats 0.3g 0.56g Kanpyo
Carbs 3.4g 65.03g Kanpyo
Calories 19kcal 258kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 109mg 280mg Kanpyo
Iron 1.2mg 5.12mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 65mg 125mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 52mg 188mg Kanpyo
Potassium 510mg 1582mg Kanpyo
Sodium 24mg 15mg Kanpyo
Zinc 0.43mg 5.86mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.107mg 0.433mg Kanpyo
Manganese 0.735mg 1.137mg Kanpyo
Selenium 0.8µg 2.6µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 0.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.9mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 2.553mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.532mg Kanpyo
Folate 140µg 61µg Vine spinach (basella)
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)
Saturated Fat 0.045g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Kanpyo
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)
32%
Kanpyo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
105%
Kanpyo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.