Chard vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chard and purslane
- Chard is higher than purslane in vitamin A and copper.
- Chard covers your daily vitamin A needs 96% more than purslane.
- Chard contains 4 times more sodium than purslane. While chard contains 179mg of sodium, purslane contains only 45mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +352.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +350% |
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Protein
~2.03g
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Water
~92.86g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 327.3µg | 273% | |
| Vitamin A | 306µg | 34% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 45mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 86mg | 68mg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.7mg | 12.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.26mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 494mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.334mg | 0.303mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.36mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 2.03g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.08g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.13g | 3.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.03g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.1g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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
85%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.