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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 for 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% 133% 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% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg 113%
Vitamin A 400µg 0µg 44%
Folate 140µg 42µg 25%
Phosphorus 52mg 152mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Potassium 510mg 172mg 10%
Copper 0.107mg 0.192mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.123mg 9%
Calcium 109mg 17mg 9%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 7%
Carbs 3.4g 21.3g 6%
Zinc 0.43mg 1.09mg 6%
Manganese 0.735mg 0.631mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.107mg 5%
Protein 1.8g 4.4g 5%
Calories 19kcal 120kcal 5%
Choline 23mg 4%
Selenium 0.8µg 2.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 1.49mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.11mg 3%
Fats 0.3g 1.92g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.412mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 1%
Sodium 24mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 18.5g N/A
Magnesium 65mg 64mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.157mg 0%
Leucine 0.101mg 0.261mg 0%
Lysine 0.086mg 0.239mg 0%
Methionine 0.019mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.185mg 0%
Valine 0.065mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0.127mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A

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
53%
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.