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Borage vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Borage and Purslane

  • The amount of Iron, and Vitamin C in Borage is higher than in Purslane.
  • Borage covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane has 2 times less Vitamin C than Borage. Borage has 35mg of Vitamin C, while Purslane has 21mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Borage, raw and Purslane, 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 more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +15%
Contains more Manganese +15.2%
Contains more Magnesium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Equal in Folate - 12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Equal in Folate - 12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Equal in Other - 1.36
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Equal in Other - 1.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 1.8g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.7g 0.36g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 3.39g Purslane
Calories 21kcal 20kcal Borage
Calcium 93mg 65mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 1.99mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 53mg 44mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 80mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.2mg 0.17mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.113mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.303mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4200IU 1320IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 21mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.047mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.112mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.48mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.036mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.073mg Borage
Folate 13µg 12µg Borage
Saturated Fat 0.17g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage Purslane
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
39%
Borage
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.