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

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Important differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Rutabagas

  • Rutabagas have less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 86% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Rutabagas, 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 +153.5%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +234.4%
Contains more Manganese +461.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Potassium +67.2%
Contains more Zinc +79.2%
Contains more Copper +234.4%
Contains more Manganese +461.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Phosphorus - 53

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 +399900%
Contains more Vitamin C +308%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.9%
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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +399900%
Contains more Vitamin C +308%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Contains more Carbs +153.5%
Equal in Water - 89.43
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Other +97.2%
Contains more Carbs +153.5%
Equal in Water - 89.43

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 1.8g 1.08g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.16g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 19kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 109mg 43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.44mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 510mg 305mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.43mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.032mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.131mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 2IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 102mg 25mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.1mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 21µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.027g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Rutabagas
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)
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas 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 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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.