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

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What are the main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Chili pepper?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 8 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chili pepper has 48µg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +678.6%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +678.6%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.4%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Copper +20.6%

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 +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.87
Equal in Water - 88.02
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Fats +46.7%
Contains more Carbs +159.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.87
Equal in Water - 88.02

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) Chili pepper
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) Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 1.8g 1.87g Chili pepper
Fats 0.3g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 3.4g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 19kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 109mg 14mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 322mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.43mg 0.26mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.735mg 0.187mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 952IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 48µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 102mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 140µg 23µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.101mg 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.086mg 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.019mg 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.062mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.039mg 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Chili pepper
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)
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
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 - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper 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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.