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Leek vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Leek and Purslane

  • Leek has more Folate, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Leek covers your daily need of Folate 13% more than Purslane.
  • Leek has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Purslane. While Leek has 0.233mg of Vitamin B6, Purslane has only 0.073mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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.
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.99mg
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Leek
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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 40% 100% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
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 AVitamin A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Leek
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 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 CarbsCarbs +317.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +29.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Leek Purslane Opinion
Calories 61kcal 20kcal Leek
Protein 1.5g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.3g 0.36g Purslane
Vitamin C 12mg 21mg Purslane
Net carbs 12.35g 3.39g Leek
Carbs 14.15g 3.39g Leek
Magnesium 28mg 68mg Purslane
Calcium 59mg 65mg Purslane
Potassium 180mg 494mg Purslane
Iron 2.1mg 1.99mg Leek
Sugar 3.9g Purslane
Fiber 1.8g Leek
Copper 0.12mg 0.113mg Leek
Zinc 0.12mg 0.17mg Purslane
Phosphorus 35mg 44mg Purslane
Sodium 20mg 45mg Leek
Vitamin A 1667IU 1320IU Leek
Vitamin A 83µg Leek
Vitamin E 0.92mg Leek
Manganese 0.481mg 0.303mg Leek
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Leek
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.047mg Leek
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.036mg Leek
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.073mg Leek
Vitamin K 47µg Leek
Folate 64µg 12µg Leek
Choline 9.5mg 12.8mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.04g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Leek
Polyunsaturated fat 0.166g Leek
Tryptophan 0.012mg Leek
Threonine 0.063mg Leek
Isoleucine 0.052mg Leek
Leucine 0.096mg Leek
Lysine 0.078mg Leek
Methionine 0.018mg Leek
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Leek
Valine 0.056mg Leek
Histidine 0.025mg Leek

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Leek 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%
Leek
18%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Leek
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.