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 CalciumCalcium | +43.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +218.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +94.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.8% |
~equal in
Water
~92.86g
~equal in
Other
~1.36g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 21kcal | 20kcal | |
Protein | 1.8g | 2.03g | |
Fats | 0.7g | 0.36g | |
Vitamin C | 35mg | 21mg | |
Net carbs | 3.06g | 3.39g | |
Carbs | 3.06g | 3.39g | |
Magnesium | 52mg | 68mg | |
Calcium | 93mg | 65mg | |
Potassium | 470mg | 494mg | |
Iron | 3.3mg | 1.99mg | |
Copper | 0.13mg | 0.113mg | |
Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.17mg | |
Phosphorus | 53mg | 44mg | |
Sodium | 80mg | 45mg | |
Vitamin A | 4200IU | 1320IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 210µg | ||
Manganese | 0.349mg | 0.303mg | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.047mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.112mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.48mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.036mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.073mg | |
Folate | 13µg | 12µg | |
Choline | 12.8mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.17g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.211g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g |
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is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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
36%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)