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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Nori

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Nori is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 70% more than Nori.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 33 times more Magnesium than Nori. While Vine spinach (basella) has 65mg of Magnesium, Nori has only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Seaweed, laver, 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 Calcium +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3150%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Calcium +55.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3150%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.4%

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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Nori
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883%
Equal in Folate - 146
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883%
Equal in Folate - 146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +169.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 85.03
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Protein +222.8%
Contains more Carbs +50.3%
Contains more Other +169.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Equal in Water - 85.03

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Nori Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 4.81g Nori
Protein 1.8g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 5.11g Nori
Calories 19kcal 35kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 109mg 70mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 65mg 2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 58mg Nori
Potassium 510mg 356mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 48mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.107mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.735mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 5202IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 260µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 102mg 39mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.159mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.055mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.101mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.086mg 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.019mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.065mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.039mg 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g Vine spinach (basella)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Nori
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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)
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.