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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Mustard Greens different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 85% more than Mustard Greens.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 16 times more Folate than Mustard Greens. Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, while Mustard Greens contains 9µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +214.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Equal in Calcium - 118
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 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +214.8%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Equal in Calcium - 118

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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Contains more Vitamin C +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%
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 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin C +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +105.9%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Equal in Water - 91.78
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Other +105.9%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +32.6%
Equal in Water - 91.78

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) Mustard Greens
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) Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.51g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.3g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 3.4g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Calories 19kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.41g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 109mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 1.2mg 0.87mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 42mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 162mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 102mg 25.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.063mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.433mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.098mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 9µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
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 0.012g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Mustard Greens
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)
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
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 - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.