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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Turnip

  • Turnip contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Calcium than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 90% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Turnips, 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 +263.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +167%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +448.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
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 9% 12% 8% 12% 17% 9% 8% 29% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +263.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +490.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +167%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +448.5%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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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Turnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.4%
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% 1% 0% 70% 10% 7% 8% 12% 21% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Equal in Water - 91.87
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: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 91.87 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +89.1%
Equal in Water - 91.87

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Turnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 4.63g Turnip
Protein 1.8g 0.9g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.1g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 6.43g Turnip
Calories 19kcal 28kcal Turnip
Sugar 3.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Turnip
Calcium 109mg 30mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.3mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 11mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 191mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 67mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.27mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.134mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.03mg Turnip
Vitamin C 102mg 21mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.2mg Turnip
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.09mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 15µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.1µg Turnip
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.009mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.033mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.036mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.011mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.017mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.014mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.011g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Turnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g Turnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vine spinach (basella) Turnip
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)
12%
Turnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
12%
Turnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Turnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170465/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.