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Purslane vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Purslane and Gratin

  • Purslane has more Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Gratin is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 17% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has 3 times less Magnesium than Purslane. Purslane has 68mg of Magnesium, while Gratin has 20mg.
  • Purslane contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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 Iron +210.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Calcium +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +210.9%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +24.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Calcium +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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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Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 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 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Fats +2008.3%
Contains more Carbs +232.4%
Contains more Other +52.9%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +25.5%
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Fats +2008.3%
Contains more Carbs +232.4%
Contains more Other +52.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 2.03g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.36g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 3.39g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 20kcal 132kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 65mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1.99mg 0.64mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 20mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 494mg 396mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 433mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.113mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.303mg 0.161mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 1320IU 264IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 64µg Gratin
Vitamin C 21mg 9.9mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.064mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 12µg 11µg Purslane
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 4.733g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Gratin
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
19%
Purslane
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients
  2. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.