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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Shallot

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Potassium, yet Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 104% higher.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Shallots, 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 +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +194.6%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +21.6%
Contains more Manganese +151.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
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 +199900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Folate +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
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% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +199900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Folate +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +394.1%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +394.1%

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) Shallot
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) Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 1.8g 2.5g Shallot
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 19kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 109mg 37mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.2mg
Magnesium 65mg 21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 60mg Shallot
Potassium 510mg 334mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.43mg 0.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.088mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.292mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 8000IU 4IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 102mg 8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 140µg 34µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.028mg
Threonine 0.055mg 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.101mg 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.086mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.019mg 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.081mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.039mg 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Shallot
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%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.