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

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What are the differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Peppers?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 156% more.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Peppers. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Peppers have only 59µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw types 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 +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +210.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +210.1%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -70.8%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.2

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 +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +578.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Equal in Water - 87.74
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Equal in Water - 87.74

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) Peppers
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 1.8g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 19kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 109mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 65mg 25mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 46mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 340mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.43mg 0.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.735mg 0.237mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 1179IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 59µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 102mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.09mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 140µg 23µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.101mg 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.086mg 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.019mg 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.062mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.039mg 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Peppers
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)
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.