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

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Salsify

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher than Salsify in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 108% more than Salsify.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +131.9%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains more Zinc +43.3%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +351.8%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +89.2%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Carbs +351.8%

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) Salsify
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 1.8g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 19kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 109mg 47mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.55mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 510mg 283mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.43mg 0.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 102mg 4.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.392mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.218mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 15µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
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 0.041g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Salsify
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)
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.