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

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Sweet potato

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 92% more than Sweet potato.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 23 times more Folate than Sweet potato. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 140µg of Folate, Sweet potato contains only 6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 +186.8%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Equal in Potassium - 475
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% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +186.8%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +47.9%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 54
Equal in Potassium - 475

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 C +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1567.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +509.1%
Equal in Other - 1.35
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +509.1%
Equal in Other - 1.35

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 1.8g 2.01g Sweet potato
Fats 0.3g 0.15g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 19kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 109mg 38mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.69mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 510mg 475mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 36mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.735mg 0.497mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 102mg 19.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.106mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 140µg 6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.055mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.101mg 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.086mg 0.084mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.065mg 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Saturated Fat 0.052g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Sweet potato
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)
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.