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

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Parsnip

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Calcium, yet Parsnip is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 94% more than Parsnip.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Parsnips, 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 +202.8%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +202.8%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +109%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1032.1%
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +109%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1032.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +429.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +429.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.8g 1.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 3.4g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 19kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 109mg 36mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.59mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 510mg 375mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.43mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.107mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.735mg 0.56mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 102mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.09mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 67µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.05g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Parsnip
Low Fats diet Equal
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)
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.