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

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The main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Zucchini

  • Vine spinach (basella) is richer than Zucchini in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Vine spinach (basella) is 93% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) contains 40 times more Vitamin A RAE than Zucchini. Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Zucchini contains 10µg.

Food types used in this article are Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 +581.3%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +315.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +581.3%
Contains more Iron +224.3%
Contains more Magnesium +261.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains more Zinc +34.4%
Contains more Copper +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +315.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +469.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +469.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +284.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Other +145.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Other +145.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79

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) Zucchini
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 2.11g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 1.21g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 3.4g 3.11g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 19kcal 17kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 109mg 16mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 0.37mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 65mg 18mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 38mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 261mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.43mg 0.32mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.177mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 200IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 10µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 102mg 17.9mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.094mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.451mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.163mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 24µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.01mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.029mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.044mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.071mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.067mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.018mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.043mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.054mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.026mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.084g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Zucchini
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)
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.