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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 B6, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Purslane is richer in Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from 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 Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +317.6%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +211.2%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +15.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +317.6%
Contains more Copper +21.2%
Contains more Manganese +211.2%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +1375%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +141.1%
Contains more Folate +1375%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +65.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
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.
Chrysanthemum Purslane
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 3.36g 2.03g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.36g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 3.39g Purslane
Calories 24kcal 20kcal Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 117mg 65mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 1.99mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 54mg 44mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 567mg 494mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 118mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.71mg 0.17mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.113mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.943mg 0.303mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 2320IU 1320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 1.4mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.047mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.112mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.48mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.036mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.073mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 12µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chrysanthemum 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
107%
Chrysanthemum
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.