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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Red leaf lettuce

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Red leaf lettuce in Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 109% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 5 times more Magnesium than Red leaf lettuce. Vine spinach (basella) contains 65mg of Magnesium, while Red leaf lettuce contains 12mg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 +230.3%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Sodium - 25
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 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +230.3%
Contains more Magnesium +441.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Copper +282.1%
Contains more Manganese +262.1%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Sodium - 25

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 C +2656.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7492
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 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin C +2656.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7492

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.4%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Equal in Water - 95.64
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.4%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Equal in Water - 95.64

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.36g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.33g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.22g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 2.26g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 16kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Fructose 0.28g Red leaf lettuce
Sugar 0.48g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.9g Red leaf lettuce
Calcium 109mg 33mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 65mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 28mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 187mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 25mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.203mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 8000IU 7492IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 375µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 102mg 3.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.077mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.321mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.144mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.1mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 36µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.038mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.045mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.016mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.067mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.017g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Red leaf lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g Red leaf lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Red leaf lettuce
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)
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
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 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 ($)
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 leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/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.