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Jalapeño vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jalapeño and Purslane?

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, while Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Jalapeño's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 108% higher.
  • Purslane has 9 times less Vitamin B5 than Jalapeño. Jalapeño has 0.315mg of Vitamin B5, while Purslane has 0.036mg.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Purslane, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +696%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +212.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +441.7%
Contains more Iron +696%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +212.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 C +464.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +91.7%
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.36
Equal in Water - 92.86
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 +91.7%
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Other +156.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.36
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.
Jalapeño Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 3.39g Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.37g 0.36g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 3.39g Jalapeño
Calories 29kcal 20kcal Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Purslane
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 12mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.25mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 15mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 26mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 248mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 3mg 45mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.17mg Purslane
Copper 0.046mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.097mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1078IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 21mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.48mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.036mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.073mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 12µg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.092g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.