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Nori vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Nori and Purslane

  • Nori has more Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Purslane is higher in Magnesium.
  • Nori covers your daily need of Folate 34% more than Purslane.
  • Nori has 14 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. While Nori has 0.521mg of Vitamin B5, Purslane has only 0.036mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seaweed, laver, 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.
Nori
5
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Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Copper +133.6%
Contains more Manganese +226.1%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Calcium - 65
Equal in Sodium - 45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains more Zinc +517.6%
Contains more Copper +133.6%
Contains more Manganese +226.1%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3300%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Calcium - 65
Equal in Sodium - 45

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.
Nori
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Folate +1116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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 A +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1347.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.8%
Contains more Folate +1116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
3
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Contains more Protein +186.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +177.2%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Equal in Water - 92.86
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 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 +186.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.7%
Contains more Other +177.2%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
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.
Nori Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 3.39g Nori
Protein 5.81g 2.03g Nori
Fats 0.28g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 5.11g 3.39g Nori
Calories 35kcal 20kcal Nori
Sugar 0.49g Purslane
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 70mg 65mg Nori
Iron 1.8mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 2mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 58mg 44mg Nori
Potassium 356mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 48mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 1.05mg 0.17mg Nori
Copper 0.264mg 0.113mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.303mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 5202IU 1320IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 39mg 21mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.047mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.112mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.48mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.036mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.073mg Nori
Folate 146µg 12µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g Purslane
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Nori
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.