Vine spinach (basella) vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between vine spinach (basella) and parsley
- Vine spinach (basella) is richer in manganese and vitamin B6, yet parsley is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B5, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for parsley is 63% higher.
- Vine spinach (basella) contains 5 times more manganese than parsley. Vine spinach (basella) contains 0.735mg of manganese, while parsley contains 0.16mg.
Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Parsley, fresh.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +359.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +654.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
93.1 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
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Water
~87.71g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 6.2mg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 133mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.735mg | 0.16mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.053mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 1.313mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Folate | 140µg | 152µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 400µg | 421µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 2.97g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 1% | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 36kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 554mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 6.33g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.053mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.101mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.086mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.065mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)