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

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The main differences between Zucchini and Vine spinach (basella)

  • 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.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), 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 less Sodium -66.7%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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%

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 B5 +284.9%
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%
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%
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 B5 +284.9%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini Vine spinach (basella)
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 Zucchini Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.21g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.32g 0.3g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 3.4g Vine spinach (basella)
Calories 17kcal 19kcal Vine spinach (basella)
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.37mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 18mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 38mg 52mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 261mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 8mg 24mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.053mg 0.107mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.177mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 200IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.05mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.5mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 24µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.029mg 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.071mg 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.067mg 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.018mg 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.054mg 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.026mg 0.039mg 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
Zucchini Vine spinach (basella)
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
16%
Zucchini
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

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