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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Summer squash different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher than Summer squash in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily need of Vitamin C 94% more than Summer squash.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 40 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer squash. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Summer squash contains 10µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types were used in this article.

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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 +626.7%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +626.7%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +282.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +320%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%

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 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.487
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 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.487
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.35
Equal in Water - 94.64
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.35
Equal in Water - 94.64

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.25g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.21g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 3.35g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 16kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 109mg 15mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.35mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 38mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 262mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.43mg 0.29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.051mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.175mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 200IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 10µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 102mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.048mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.142mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.487mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.218mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 29µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.011mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.042mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.069mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.017mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.041mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.044g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Summer squash
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)
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.