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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Scallion different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher than Scallion in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 92% more than Scallion.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 8 times more Vitamin A than Scallion. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A, while Scallion contains 50µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Zinc ~0.39mg

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%
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 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +442.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.525mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more OtherOther +72.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.9%
~equal in Protein ~1.83g
~equal in Water ~89.83g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Scallion Opinion
Calories 19kcal 32kcal Scallion
Protein 1.8g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 18.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 4.74g Scallion
Carbs 3.4g 7.34g Scallion
Magnesium 65mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 72mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 276mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Copper 0.107mg 0.083mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.39mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 37mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 16mg Scallion
Vitamin A 8000IU 997IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 50µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.735mg 0.16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.08mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.075mg Scallion
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.061mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 140µg 64µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Scallion
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.101mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.086mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.019mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.059mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.039mg 0.032mg Vine spinach (basella)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Scallion
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)
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.