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

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Corn

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Corn is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 107% more than Corn.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 36 times more Calcium than Corn. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 109mg of Calcium, Corn contains only 3mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +3533.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +133.9%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +340.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3533.3%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +133.9%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Manganese +340.1%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin A +2941.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1394.3%
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2941.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1394.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +517.1%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +26.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +517.1%

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) Corn
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) Corn Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 18.58g Corn
Protein 1.8g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.3g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 3.4g 20.98g Corn
Calories 19kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 109mg 3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.45mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 26mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 510mg 218mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.43mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.107mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.167mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 263IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 13µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 102mg 5.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.057mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.139mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 23µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.023mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.101mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.086mg 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.019mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.065mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.039mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Corn
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)
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.