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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Red cabbage different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Red cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 50% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 8 times more Folate than Red cabbage. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, Red cabbage contains only 18µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Cabbage, red, 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 +142.2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +529.4%
Contains more Manganese +202.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +142.2%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +306.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +529.4%
Contains more Manganese +202.5%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 +616.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.4%
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 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin A +616.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Other +115.4%
Contains more Carbs +116.8%
Equal in Water - 90.39
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Other +115.4%
Contains more Carbs +116.8%
Equal in Water - 90.39

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 1.8g 1.43g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.16g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 19kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 109mg 45mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 30mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 243mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.017mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.243mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 1116IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 56µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 102mg 57mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.069mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.418mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.209mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 18µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.046mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.049mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.024mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.021g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Red cabbage
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)
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.