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Fennel vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fennel and Purslane

  • Purslane is richer than Fennel in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Purslane is 16% higher.
  • Fennel contains 2 times more Folate than Purslane. Fennel contains 27µg of Folate, while Purslane contains 12µg.

Food types used in this article are Fennel, bulb, 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 Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Fennel
5
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +115.3%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Equal in Water - 92.86
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 Carbs +115.3%
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +29.5%
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.
Fennel Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 3.39g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.2g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 7.3g 3.39g Fennel
Calories 31kcal 20kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Purslane
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 49mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.73mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 17mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 50mg 44mg Fennel
Potassium 414mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 52mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.2mg 0.17mg Fennel
Copper 0.066mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.191mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 963IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.48mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.036mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 27µg 12µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel 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
28%
Fennel
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane 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 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.

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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.