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

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Wax gourd

  • Wax gourd contains less Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper than Vine spinach (basella).
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 102% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +505.6%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +10100%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +386.4%
Contains more Manganese +1212.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
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 6% 15% 8% 8% 1% 14% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Contains more Calcium +505.6%
Contains more Iron +215.8%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Potassium +10100%
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Copper +386.4%
Contains more Manganese +1212.5%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.3%
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% 2% 0% 35% 9% 1% 8% 8% 8% 3% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Equal in Water - 96.06
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 96.06 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Equal in Water - 96.06

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Wax gourd Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.04g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 0.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 3.04g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 14kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 1.18g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1g Wax gourd
Calcium 109mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.38mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 10mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 17mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.59mg Wax gourd
Copper 0.107mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.056mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 0IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 0µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.08mg Wax gourd
Vitamin C 102mg 10.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.001mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.384mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.121mg Wax gourd
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.032mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 4µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.8µg Wax gourd
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.002mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.009mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.003mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.016g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Wax gourd
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Wax gourd

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Wax gourd
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)
6%
Wax gourd
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
8%
Wax gourd

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
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 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 ($)

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. Wax gourd - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170475/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.