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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Triticale is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% higher.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Triticale 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +702.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2396.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +785.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +625%
Contains more FatsFats +596.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2021.5%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Triticale Opinion
Calories 19kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 1.8g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.3g 2.09g Triticale
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 3.4g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 3.4g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 65mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 109mg 37mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 332mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 2.57mg Triticale
Copper 0.107mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 0.43mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 52mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 24mg 5mg Triticale
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 0.735mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.134mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.138mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 73µg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.366g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.055mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.101mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.086mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.019mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.065mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.039mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Triticale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.