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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Onion different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Calcium than Onion.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 105% higher.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Onions, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +373.9%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +249.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.9%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +469.8%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +373.9%
Contains more Iron +471.4%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +249.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.9%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +469.8%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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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Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +399900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046
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 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +399900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1278.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +174.7%
Equal in Water - 89.11
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Carbs +174.7%
Equal in Water - 89.11

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Onion Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 7.64g Onion
Protein 1.8g 1.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 9.34g Onion
Calories 19kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 4.24g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 109mg 23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 146mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.43mg 0.17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.129mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 2IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 102mg 7.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.046mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.116mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 19µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.021mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.002mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.021mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.042g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Onion
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)
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.