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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Radicchio different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron, however, Radicchio is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 104% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Radicchio. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Radicchio contains only 1µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Radicchio, raw are the varieties used 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 +473.7%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains more Manganese +432.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Copper +218.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Sodium - 22
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 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +473.7%
Contains more Iron +110.5%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +30%
Contains more Potassium +68.9%
Contains more Manganese +432.6%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Copper +218.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Equal in Sodium - 22

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 +29529.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.5%
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 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Contains more Vitamin A +29529.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +407.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Equal in Water - 93.14
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Equal in Water - 93.14

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 1.8g 1.43g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.25g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.48g Radicchio
Calories 19kcal 23kcal Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.9g Radicchio
Calcium 109mg 19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.57mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 40mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 302mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.43mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.107mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.735mg 0.138mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Radicchio
Vitamin A 8000IU 27IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 102mg 8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.016mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.255mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.057mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 60µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.101mg 0.062mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.056mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.008mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.065mg
Histidine 0.039mg 0.024mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.06g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Radicchio
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)
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
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?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.