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

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A recap on differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Taro

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Taro is higher in Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 108% more than Taro.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 100 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taro. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Taro contains only 4µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Taro, 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 +153.5%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +60.7%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +97%
Contains more Zinc +87%
Contains more Manganese +91.9%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.2%
Contains more Copper +60.7%

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +10426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +10426.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +678.2%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +678.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Taro Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 22.36g Taro
Protein 1.8g 1.5g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 26.46g Taro
Calories 19kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4.1g Taro
Calcium 109mg 43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.55mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 33mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 510mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 24mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.43mg 0.23mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.735mg 0.383mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 76IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 4µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 102mg 4.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 140µg 22µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.023mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.101mg 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.086mg 0.067mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.082mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.039mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.041g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Taro
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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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 ($)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.