Lettuce vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lettuce and Purslane
- Lettuce has more Folate, however, Purslane is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
- Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 14% more than Lettuce.
- Purslane has 3 times less Folate than Lettuce. Lettuce has 38µg of Folate, while Purslane has 12µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lettuce, green leaf, 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 less SodiumSodium | -37.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +423.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +131.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +461% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +140% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.5% |
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Water
~92.86g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 15kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 2.03g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 21mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.57g | 3.39g |
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| Carbs | 2.87g | 3.39g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 68mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 65mg |
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| Potassium | 194mg | 494mg |
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| Iron | 0.86mg | 1.99mg |
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| Sugar | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.18mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 28mg | 45mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7405IU | 1320IU |
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| Vitamin A | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.25mg | 0.303mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.375mg | 0.48mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.134mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin K | 126.3µg |
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| Folate | 38µg | 12µg |
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| Choline | 13.6mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.082g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
69%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)