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

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Red potato

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, yet Red potato is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 99% more than Red potato.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Red potato. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Red potato contains only 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +1111.1%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +324.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Potassium - 545
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1111.1%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +132.1%
Contains more Manganese +324.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Potassium - 545
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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 +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.4%
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Folate +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +543.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +476.2%
Equal in Other - 1.29
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +476.2%
Equal in Other - 1.29

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 1.8g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 19kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 109mg 9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 28mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 510mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 24mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.735mg 0.173mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 10IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 102mg 12.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.212mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 27µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.023mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.101mg 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.086mg 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.019mg 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.065mg 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Saturated Fat 0.026g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Red potato
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)
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 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 potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.