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

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Significant differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Pumpkin

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B2 in Vine spinach (basella) is higher than in Pumpkin.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 108% more than Pumpkin.
  • Pumpkin has 16 times less Folate than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 140µg of Folate, while Pumpkin has 9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +725.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
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% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +121.7%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +725.8%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%

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 +39%
Contains more Vitamin C +2070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.5%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +39%
Contains more Vitamin C +2070.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +445.5%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Equal in Water - 93.69
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Equal in Water - 93.69

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 1.8g 0.72g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.9g Pumpkin
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 2.08g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.1g Pumpkin
Calcium 109mg 15mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 30mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 230mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.43mg 0.23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.091mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.089mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 5755IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 288µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 102mg 4.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.031mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.078mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.413mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 9µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.009mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.021mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.023mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.008mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.023mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.011mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.037g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Pumpkin
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)
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.