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Kanpyo vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kanpyo and Purslane

  • Kanpyo is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Purslane is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Kanpyo is 52% higher.
  • Kanpyo contains 71 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. Kanpyo contains 2.553mg of Vitamin B5, while Purslane contains 0.036mg.

Food types used in this article are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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.
Kanpyo
10
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Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +157.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +3347.1%
Contains more Copper +283.2%
Contains more Manganese +275.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +330.8%
Contains more Iron +157.3%
Contains more Magnesium +83.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +327.3%
Contains more Potassium +220.2%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +3347.1%
Contains more Copper +283.2%
Contains more Manganese +275.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%

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.
Kanpyo
4
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +628.8%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
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 +504.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6991.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +628.8%
Contains more Folate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +322.7%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +1818.3%
Contains more Other +330.9%
Contains more Water +365%
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 +322.7%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +1818.3%
Contains more Other +330.9%
Contains more Water +365%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 3.39g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 2.03g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.36g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 3.39g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 20kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 65mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 1.99mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 68mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 44mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 494mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 45mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 0.17mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.113mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 0.303mg Kanpyo
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin C 0.2mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.48mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.036mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.073mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 12µg Kanpyo
Saturated Fat 0.045g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Kanpyo
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.