Malabar Spinach · Basella alba

Vinespinach, (basella), raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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19 kcal Calories

1.8 g Protein

3.4 g Carbs

0.3 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 77/100

How many beneficial nutrients Vinespinach, (basella), raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Vinespinach, (basella), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

19 kcal / serving

58% from carbs

Carbs 58%

3.4 g per serving
Fat 11%

0.3 g per serving
Protein 31%

1.8 g per serving

What Vinespinach, (basella), raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin C113% Vitamin A (RAE)44% Folate (B9)35% Manganese32% Magnesium15% Vitamin B614% Riboflavin (B2)12% Copper12% Potassium11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	3.4 g	1%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.3 g	0%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	1.8 g	4%
Histidine	39.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	53.0 mg	—
Leucine	101.0 mg	—
Lysine	86.0 mg	—
Methionine	19.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	85.0 mg	—
Threonine	55.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	28.0 mg	—
Valine	65.0 mg	—
Alanine	75.0 mg	—
Arginine	70.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	108.0 mg	—
Cystine	27.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	283.0 mg	—
Glycine	67.0 mg	—
Proline	70.0 mg	—
Serine	57.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	48.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	400.0 mcg	44%
Vitamin C	102.0 mg	113%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	140.0 mcg	35%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	109.0 mg	8%
Iron	1.2 mg	7%
Magnesium	65.0 mg	15%
Phosphorus	52.0 mg	4%
Potassium	510.0 mg	11%
Sodium	24.0 mg	1%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.7 mg	32%
Selenium	0.8 mcg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.4 g	—

About Vinespinach, (basella), raw

Malabar spinach (Basella alba) is not a true spinach at all but a lush, fast-growing tropical climbing vine, prized as a heat-loving leafy green in South Asian, Southeast Asian, and African cooking. Its thick, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and tender stems have a mild, slightly peppery, citrusy flavor and a juicy, succulent texture that turns slightly mucilaginous when cooked, much like okra, which makes it a natural thickener for soups and stews.

Malabar spinach is low in calories and rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. The young leaves are eaten raw in salads, while the more mature greens are stir-fried, curried, or simmered into the soupy dishes of many tropical cuisines. A vigorous warm-weather crop, it thrives when ordinary spinach wilts in the heat. Choose crisp, deeply colored leaves, and store Malabar spinach in the refrigerator, using it within a few days.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vinespinach, (basella), raw?

There are 19 calories in 100 g of Vinespinach, (basella), raw, or about 19 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Vinespinach, (basella), raw?

Vinespinach, (basella), raw contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Vinespinach, (basella), raw?

Vinespinach, (basella), raw has 3.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Vinespinach, (basella), raw?

Vinespinach, (basella), raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Vinespinach, (basella), raw a good source of?

Vinespinach, (basella), raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (113% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (44% DV), Folate (B9) (35% DV) and Manganese (32% DV) and a good source of Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin (B2), Copper and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.