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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 101% more.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +626.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%
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% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Zinc +16.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%

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 +810.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +810.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +650%
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +650%
Equal in Other - 1.3

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 wedges
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 wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.8g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.3g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.4g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 19kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 109mg 15mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 510mg 394mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 49mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.37mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 11.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
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 0.55g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Potato wedges
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)
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) 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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.