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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Russet potato

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 104% more than Russet potato.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 400 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Russet potato has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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 +505.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +222.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Equal in Potassium - 550
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +222.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Equal in Potassium - 550
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 +1128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +79900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Folate +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Equal in Other - 1.35
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Water +25.1%
Contains more Protein +46.1%
Contains more Carbs +530.6%
Equal in Other - 1.35

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) Russet 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) Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.8g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 19kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 109mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 30mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 510mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 24mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.43mg 0.35mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.107mg
Manganese 0.735mg 0.228mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 10IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 102mg 8.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 140µg 26µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.101mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.086mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.019mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.065mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Russet 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)
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.