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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Potato

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, while Potato has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 103% higher.
  • Potato contains 400 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 +626.7%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +235.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Potassium - 535
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% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +235.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Potassium - 535

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +522.1%
Equal in Other - 1.33
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +522.1%
Equal in Other - 1.33

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) Potato
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) Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 18.95g Potato
Protein 1.8g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 21.15g Potato
Calories 19kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.2g Potato
Calcium 109mg 15mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.08mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 28mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 510mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 24mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.43mg 0.36mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.735mg 0.219mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.4µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 10IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 102mg 9.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 140µg 28µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.101mg 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.086mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.019mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.065mg 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Potato
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)
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
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?
Potato
Potato 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 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.