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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Somen noodles

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Somen noodles in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 113% higher.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 2.4% 2.6% 20% 8.3% 6% 12% 21% 33% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1658.6%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +328%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 7.6% 1.8% 10% 3% 0% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +415.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1746.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +224.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +278.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Somen noodles Opinion
Calories 19kcal 131kcal Somen noodles
Protein 1.8g 4g Somen noodles
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 27.54g Somen noodles
Carbs 3.4g 27.54g Somen noodles
Magnesium 65mg 2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 109mg 8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 161mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.251mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.033mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.097mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.172mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.013mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.025g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g Somen noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Somen noodles
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.055mg 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.101mg 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.086mg 0.077mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.065mg 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.039mg 0.081mg Somen noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Somen noodles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
2%
Somen noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
11%
Somen noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/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.