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

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

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Turnip greens is higher in Copper.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 83% higher.
  • Turnip greens has 3 times less Magnesium than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 65mg of Magnesium, while Turnip greens has 22mg.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
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 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +195.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.3%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +207.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.1%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%

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 C +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7625
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
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 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin C +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +417%
Equal in Vitamin A - 7625
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Equal in Water - 93.2
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Protein +57.9%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Equal in Water - 93.2

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 0.86g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.14g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.23g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.36g Turnip greens
Calories 19kcal 20kcal Turnip greens
Sugar 0.53g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.5g Turnip greens
Calcium 109mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 1.2mg 0.8mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 22mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 203mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 29mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.14mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.735mg 0.337mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Turnip greens
Vitamin A 8000IU 7625IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 381µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 102mg 27.4mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.072mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.411mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.274mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 118µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.02mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.101mg 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.086mg 0.074mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.07mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.039mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.053g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Turnip greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Turnip greens
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)
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
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 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 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.

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 greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.