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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Pumpkin flowers

  • Pumpkin flowers have less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2 than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 82% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pumpkin flowers. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pumpkin flowers have only 97µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw.

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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 +179.5%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
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 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +179.5%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +170.8%
Contains more Potassium +194.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%
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 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +197.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +74.8%
Contains more Fats +328.6%
Contains more Other +197.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.28
Equal in Water - 95.15

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.03g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.07g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 3.28g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 15kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 39mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 49mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 173mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 1947IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 97µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 28mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.042mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.075mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 59µg 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 0.036g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Pumpkin flowers
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)
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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 flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.