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

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

  • Wakame is richer in Manganese, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 110% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 36 times less Sodium than Wakame. Wakame has 872mg of Sodium, while Vine spinach (basella) has 24mg.

We used Seaweed, wakame, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw 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 Calcium +37.6%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +920%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Calcium +37.6%
Contains more Iron +81.7%
Contains more Magnesium +64.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Copper +165.4%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Potassium +920%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
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.
Wakame
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1215.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1215.1%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin A +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.8%
Contains more Other +414.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.8%
Contains more Other +414.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Vine spinach (basella)
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 3.4g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 1.8g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 3.4g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 19kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 0.5g Wakame
Calcium 150mg 109mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 1.2mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 65mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 52mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 872mg 24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.38mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.284mg 0.107mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.735mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 360IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.155mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.5mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.053mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 196µg 140µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.028mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg 0.055mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.053mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg 0.101mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg 0.086mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg 0.019mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0.085mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg 0.065mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.13g Vine spinach (basella)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wakame Vine spinach (basella)
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
29%
Wakame
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 848mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.