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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Quinoa

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, yet Quinoa is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 113% higher.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +541.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.5%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +153.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +30%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +526.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Quinoa Opinion
Calories 19kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 1.8g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.3g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 3.4g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 65mg 64mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 172mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Copper 0.107mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.43mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 52mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 24mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 8000IU 5IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.735mg 0.631mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.412mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.123mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 42µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.055mg 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.101mg 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.086mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.019mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.065mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.039mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Quinoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.