Vine spinach (basella) vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Lotus root
- Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Lotus root has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 64% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Lotus root, 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.
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Calcium
+142.2%
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Magnesium
+182.6%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+10.3%
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Manganese
+181.6%
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Selenium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+92.3%
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Copper
+140.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Potassium - 556
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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Calcium
+142.2%
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Magnesium
+182.6%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+10.3%
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Manganese
+181.6%
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Selenium
+14.3%
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Phosphorus
+92.3%
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Copper
+140.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Potassium - 556
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+131.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Folate
+976.9%
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+41.9%
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Vitamin B5
+611.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+131.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Folate
+976.9%
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Vitamin B1
+220%
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Vitamin B2
+41.9%
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Vitamin B5
+611.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+200%
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Water
+17.7%
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Other
+44.3%
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Protein
+44.4%
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Carbs
+406.8%
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1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
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1.4 g
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2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
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Fats
+200%
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+17.7%
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+44.3%
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Protein
+44.4%
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Carbs
+406.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.4g | 12.33g |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 2.6g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 3.4g | 17.23g |
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| Calories | 19kcal | 74kcal |
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| Fiber | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 109mg | 45mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 510mg | 556mg |
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| Sodium | 24mg | 40mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.257mg |
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| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.261mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 8000IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 400µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 102mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.258mg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 13µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.051mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.094mg |
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| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.055mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.038mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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