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Cabbage vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cabbage and Purslane?

  • Cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% higher.
  • Purslane has 4 times less Folate than Cabbage. Cabbage has 43µg of Folate, while Purslane has 12µg.

We used Cabbage, raw and Purslane, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
8
Purslane
Purslane
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +323.4%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains more Copper +494.7%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +323.4%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains more Copper +494.7%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Zinc - 0.17

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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
7
:
3
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin C +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Purslane
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 C +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1246.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
1
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Purslane
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 Carbs +71.1%
Contains more Protein +58.6%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +112.5%
Equal in Water - 92.86

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 1.28g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.1g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 5.8g 3.39g Cabbage
Calories 25kcal 20kcal Cabbage
Fructose 1.45g Cabbage
Sugar 3.2g Purslane
Fiber 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.47mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 12mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 26mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 170mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 18mg 45mg Cabbage
Zinc 0.18mg 0.17mg Cabbage
Copper 0.019mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.16mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 98IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.15mg Cabbage
Vitamin C 36.6mg 21mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.047mg Cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.036mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.073mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 12µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g Cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage Purslane
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
35%
Cabbage
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cabbage
Cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cabbage
Cabbage 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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.