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

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What are the differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Napa cabbage?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% more.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 31 times more Vitamin A RAE than Napa cabbage. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Napa cabbage has only 13µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types 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 Calcium +275.9%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +486.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +275.9%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +486.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2941.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Folate +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
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% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2941.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3087.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.6%
Contains more Folate +225.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +723.5%
Equal in Water - 96.33
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.5%
Contains more Other +723.5%
Equal in Water - 96.33

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) Napa cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.23g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 2.23g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 12kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.74mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 87mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.43mg 0.14mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.096mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.203mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 263IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 13µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 3.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.466mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.035mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.037mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 43µg Vine spinach (basella)
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Napa cabbage
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)
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.