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

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What are the main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Tomato?

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Potassium than Tomato.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 98% higher.
  • Tomato has 11 times less Calcium than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 109mg of Calcium, while Tomato has 10mg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types in this comparison.

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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 +990%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains more Zinc +152.9%
Contains more Copper +81.4%
Contains more Manganese +544.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
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% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +990%
Contains more Iron +344.4%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +115.2%
Contains more Zinc +152.9%
Contains more Copper +81.4%
Contains more Manganese +544.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +860.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +644.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.9%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +860.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +644.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +174.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +174.5%
Contains more Carbs +14.4%
Equal in Water - 94.52

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.69g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 0.88g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 3.89g Tomato
Calories 19kcal 18kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 109mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 237mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.43mg 0.17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.059mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.114mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 833IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 42µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 102mg 13.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.089mg Tomato
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.08mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 15µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.006mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.018mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.006mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.027mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.018mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.028g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Tomato
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)
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.