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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Truffle is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 113% more than Truffle.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Copper +71%
Contains more Manganese +165.4%
Contains more Selenium +5325%
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 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -31.4%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.8%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Copper +71%
Contains more Manganese +165.4%
Contains more Selenium +5325%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +807.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +807.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +529.1%
Contains more Protein +413.9%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +2047.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +529.1%
Contains more Protein +413.9%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Carbs +2047.4%
Contains more Other +57.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.91g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.3g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 3.4g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 19kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 109mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 1.2mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 65mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 52mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 510mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 24mg 35mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.107mg 0.183mg Truffle
Manganese 0.735mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.8µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 0mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.112mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 38µg Vine spinach (basella)
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)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Truffle
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)
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.