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

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How are Vine spinach (basella) and Yam different?

  • Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Iron, however, Yam is richer in Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 100% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 67 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yam. While Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yam contains only 6µg.

Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +678.6%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +98.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
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 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +678.6%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Zinc +115%
Contains more Manganese +98.1%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +42.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49

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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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +6457.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +743%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Folate +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228
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 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +6457.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +743%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +453.6%
Contains more Folate +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +708.2%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Other +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +708.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Yam Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 23.58g Yam
Protein 1.8g 1.49g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.14g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 27.48g Yam
Calories 19kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.49g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 3.9g Yam
Calcium 109mg 14mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 49mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 24mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.43mg 0.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.152mg Yam
Manganese 0.735mg 0.371mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 122IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.34mg Yam
Vitamin C 102mg 12.1mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.228mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 16µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 2.3µg Yam
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.012mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.052mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.094mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.058mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.069mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.06mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.033mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.029g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Yam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Yam
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)
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.