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

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Nopales

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Copper, however, Nopales are richer in Calcium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 103% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales have 47 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 140µg of Folate, while Nopales have 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Nopales, 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.
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +98.4%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Copper +105.8%
Contains more Manganese +60.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1650.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +1650.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +996.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.9%
Contains more Folate +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
Equal in Water - 94.12
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +36.4%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.33
Equal in Water - 94.12

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.13g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.32g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 3.33g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 16kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 1.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 109mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 1.2mg 0.59mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 257mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.43mg 0.25mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.052mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.457mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 457IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 23µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 9.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.041mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.41mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 5.3µg Nopales
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.077mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.059mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.015mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.059mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.016g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Nopales
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)
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 ($)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.