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Corn grain vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn grain and Purslane

  • Corn grain has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron, while Purslane has more Vitamin C.
  • Corn grain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 42% higher.
  • Purslane contains 17 times less Selenium than Corn grain. Corn grain contains 15.5µg of Selenium, while Purslane contains 0.9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn grain, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +377.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1622.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +828.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 79% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +719.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +752.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +516.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +364%
Contains more FatsFats +1216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2090.6%
Contains more WaterWater +795.5%
Contains more OtherOther +12.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Purslane Opinion
Calories 365kcal 20kcal Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 2.03g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.36g Corn grain
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Purslane
Net carbs 66.96g 3.39g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 3.39g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 68mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 65mg Purslane
Potassium 287mg 494mg Purslane
Iron 2.71mg 1.99mg Corn grain
Sugar 0.64g Purslane
Fiber 7.3g Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.113mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 0.17mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 44mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 45mg Corn grain
Vitamin A 214IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A 11µg Corn grain
Vitamin E 0.49mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.485mg 0.303mg Corn grain
Selenium 15.5µg 0.9µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.047mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.112mg Corn grain
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 0.48mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.036mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.073mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn grain
Folate 19µg 12µg Corn grain
Choline 12.8mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.667g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grain Purslane
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Corn grain
18%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.667g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain 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 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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.