Chrysanthemum vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chrysanthemum and purslane
- Chrysanthemum is richer in folate, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet purslane is richer in vitamin C and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for chrysanthemum is 41% higher.
- Chrysanthemum contains 4 times more zinc than purslane. Chrysanthemum contains 0.71mg of zinc, while purslane contains 0.17mg.
Food types used in this article are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 | +80% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +15.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +317.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +513.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.1% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1375% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1400% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 350µg | 292% | |
Folate | 177µg | 12µg | 41% |
Manganese | 0.943mg | 0.303mg | 28% |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 21mg | 22% |
Vitamin A | 116µg | 13% | |
Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
Magnesium | 32mg | 68mg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.176mg | 0.073mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.047mg | 7% |
Calcium | 117mg | 65mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
Iron | 2.29mg | 1.99mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.137mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
Protein | 3.36g | 2.03g | 3% |
Sodium | 118mg | 45mg | 3% |
Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
Potassium | 567mg | 494mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.144mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 54mg | 44mg | 1% |
Calories | 24kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.56g | 0.36g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.02g | 3.39g | N/A |
Carbs | 3.02g | 3.39g | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.531mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.36 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
3.02 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.3% |
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Water
~92.86g