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

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The main differences between vine spinach (basella) and millet flour

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in vitamin C and folate, yet millet flour is richer in selenium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for vine spinach (basella) is 113% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 3 times more folate than millet flour. Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of folate, while millet flour contains 42µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Millet flour.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +678.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.1%
Contains more IronIron +228.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +448.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3987.5%

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% 133% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +726%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2290.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +973.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +497.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1316.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2109.4%

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) Millet flour
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Millet flour DV% diff.
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg 113%
Selenium 0.8µg 32.7µg 58%
Copper 0.107mg 0.535mg 48%
Vitamin A 400µg 44%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 6.02mg 35%
Iron 1.2mg 3.94mg 34%
Phosphorus 52mg 285mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.413mg 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Folate 140µg 42µg 25%
Carbs 3.4g 75.12g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1.267mg 24%
Zinc 0.43mg 2.63mg 20%
Calories 19kcal 382kcal 18%
Protein 1.8g 10.75g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 17%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Magnesium 65mg 119mg 13%
Manganese 0.735mg 1.002mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.372mg 10%
Calcium 109mg 14mg 10%
Potassium 510mg 224mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.073mg 6%
Fats 0.3g 4.25g 6%
Saturated fat 0.536g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 24mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.101mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.086mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.065mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Millet flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
53%
Vine spinach (basella)
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.