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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Bran

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, while Bran has more Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Oat bran, cooked.

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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%
Bran
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3% 8.1% 33% 22% 14% 51% 0.13% 126% 42%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +990%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +454.3%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +862.5%

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% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Bran
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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% 0% 0% 40% 7.8% 2.7% 13% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more FolateFolate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Bran
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3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.3%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.5%
~equal in Water ~84g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Bran Opinion
Calories 19kcal 40kcal Bran
Protein 1.8g 3.21g Bran
Fats 0.3g 0.86g Bran
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 8.84g Bran
Carbs 3.4g 11.44g Bran
Magnesium 65mg 40mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 92mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.88mg Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.6g Bran
Copper 0.107mg 0.066mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.53mg Bran
Phosphorus 52mg 119mg Bran
Sodium 24mg 1mg Bran
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.964mg Bran
Selenium 0.8µg 7.7µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.16mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.144mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.217mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.163g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g Bran
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.057mg Bran
Threonine 0.055mg 0.086mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.114mg Bran
Leucine 0.101mg 0.235mg Bran
Lysine 0.086mg 0.13mg Bran
Methionine 0.019mg 0.057mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.155mg Bran
Valine 0.065mg 0.165mg Bran
Histidine 0.039mg 0.07mg Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Bran
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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.