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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Leek

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Leek is higher in Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 100% more than Leek.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Leek. While Vine spinach (basella) has 0.155mg of Vitamin B2, Leek has only 0.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
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%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +132.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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%
Leek
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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 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +379.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.233mg
~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
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +316.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g

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) Leek
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) Leek Opinion
Calories 19kcal 61kcal Leek
Protein 1.8g 1.5g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Vitamin C 102mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 12.35g Leek
Carbs 3.4g 14.15g Leek
Magnesium 65mg 28mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 59mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 180mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.1mg Leek
Sugar 3.9g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Leek
Copper 0.107mg 0.12mg Leek
Zinc 0.43mg 0.12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 35mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 20mg Leek
Vitamin A 8000IU 1667IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 83µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.735mg 0.481mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.14mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.233mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Folate 140µg 64µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 9.5mg Leek
Saturated Fat 0.04g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g Leek
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.052mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.096mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.078mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.018mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.056mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Leek
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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)
32%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.