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

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

  • Wild rice is richer in Zinc, while Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% higher.
  • Vine spinach (basella) has 3 times less Zinc than Wild rice. Wild rice has 1.34mg of Zinc, while Vine spinach (basella) has 0.43mg.

We used Wild rice, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 0.9% 8.9% 23% 40% 37% 35% 0.39% 37% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 33% 45% 45% 36% 12% 22% 3.1% 96% 4.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +405%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +160.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 4.8% 0% 13% 20% 24% 9.2% 31% 0% 1.3% 20% 5.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 340% 480% 0% 0% 13% 36% 9.4% 3.2% 55% 0% 0% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +438.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 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 ProteinProtein +121.7%
Contains more FatsFats +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +527.6%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +250%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Calories 101kcal 19kcal Wild rice
Protein 3.99g 1.8g Wild rice
Fats 0.34g 0.3g Wild rice
Vitamin C 0mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Net carbs 19.54g 3.4g Wild rice
Carbs 21.34g 3.4g Wild rice
Magnesium 32mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Calcium 3mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 101mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.6mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sugar 0.73g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1.8g Wild rice
Copper 0.121mg 0.107mg Wild rice
Zinc 1.34mg 0.43mg Wild rice
Phosphorus 82mg 52mg Wild rice
Sodium 3mg 24mg Wild rice
Vitamin A 3IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wild rice
Manganese 0.282mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.05mg Wild rice
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 1.287mg 0.5mg Wild rice
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.053mg Wild rice
Vitamin B6 0.135mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 0.5µg Wild rice
Folate 26µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Choline 10.2mg Wild rice
Saturated Fat 0.049g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Wild rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g Wild rice
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.028mg Wild rice
Threonine 0.127mg 0.055mg Wild rice
Isoleucine 0.167mg 0.053mg Wild rice
Leucine 0.276mg 0.101mg Wild rice
Lysine 0.17mg 0.086mg Wild rice
Methionine 0.119mg 0.019mg Wild rice
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.085mg Wild rice
Valine 0.232mg 0.065mg Wild rice
Histidine 0.104mg 0.039mg Wild rice
Fructose 0.2g Wild rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wild rice Vine spinach (basella)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Wild rice
80%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Wild rice
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.