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

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Summary of differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Spirulina

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Spirulina is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 112% more than Spirulina.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 133 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spirulina. While Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Spirulina has only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Seaweed, spirulina, 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 +808.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +295.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +457.9%
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 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +808.3%
Contains more Magnesium +242.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.7%
Contains more Potassium +301.6%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +295.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Copper +457.9%

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 +14185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.2%
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 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +11233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +605.9%
Contains more Folate +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +228.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 90.67
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +40.5%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +228.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 90.67

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) Spirulina
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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) Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.02g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.3g 0.39g Spirulina
Carbs 3.4g 2.42g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 26kcal Spirulina
Sugar 0.3g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.4g Spirulina
Calcium 109mg 12mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 65mg 19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 127mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 98mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.735mg 0.186mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 56IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 102mg 0.9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 9µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.055mg 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.101mg 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.086mg 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.019mg 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.065mg 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.039mg 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Spirulina
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)
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.