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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Tomatillo

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, while Tomatillo has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tomatillo's daily need coverage for Manganese is 6620% higher.
  • Tomatillo contains 67 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tomatillo contains 6µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Tomatillos, 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 +1457.1%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +20716.3%
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 3% 24% 15% 17% 24% 1% 6% 27% 19957% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1457.1%
Contains more Iron +93.5%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Contains more Zinc +95.5%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Manganese +20716.3%

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 +6917.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +771.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183%
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 7% 8% 0% 39% 11% 9% 35% 9% 13% 6% 0% 26%
Contains more Vitamin A +6917.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +771.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +328.6%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +183%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +71.8%
Equal in Water - 91.63
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +87.5%
Contains more Other +154.5%
Contains more Fats +240%
Contains more Carbs +71.8%
Equal in Water - 91.63

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) Tomatillo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Tomatillo Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.94g Tomatillo
Protein 1.8g 0.96g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 1.02g Tomatillo
Carbs 3.4g 5.84g Tomatillo
Calories 19kcal 32kcal Tomatillo
Sugar 3.93g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.9g Tomatillo
Calcium 109mg 7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.62mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 39mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 268mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 1mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.43mg 0.22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.079mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.8µg 0.5µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 114IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.38mg Tomatillo
Vitamin C 102mg 11.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.035mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.15mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.056mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 10.1µg Tomatillo
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.139g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g Tomatillo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Tomatillo
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)
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.