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

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Potato flour

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Manganese, however, Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 109% more than Potato flour.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Potato flour.

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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 +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.8%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +84.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 65
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 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Calcium +67.7%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Manganese +134.8%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Copper +84.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 65

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 +2584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.9%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +794.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.4%
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% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +203.9%
Contains more Folate +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +794.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1327.9%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +2344.1%
Contains more Other +124.3%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Water +1327.9%
Contains more Protein +283.3%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +2344.1%
Contains more Other +124.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 1.8g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.3g 0.34g Potato flour
Carbs 3.4g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 19kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 109mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.38mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 65mg
Phosphorus 52mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 510mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 24mg 55mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.54mg Potato flour
Copper 0.107mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.735mg 0.313mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 102mg 3.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.051mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 140µg 25µg Vine spinach (basella)
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.055mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.101mg 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.086mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.019mg 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.065mg 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.039mg 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Potato flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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)
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.