Escarole vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between escarole and purslane
- Escarole has more folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, while purslane has more vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
- Purslane's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 20% higher.
- Purslane contains 23 times less vitamin B5 than escarole. Escarole contains 0.826mg of vitamin B5, while purslane contains 0.036mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added 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 ZincZinc | +305.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +423.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +356.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.4% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 211.9µg | 177% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 21mg | 20% |
| Folate | 78µg | 12µg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.99mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 0.036mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 68mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 94µg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 245mg | 494mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.17mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.385mg | 0.303mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.087mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 46mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.15g | 2.03g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.312mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.07g | 3.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.27g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.23g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
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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
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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 - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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.