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Pickled cucumber vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pickled cucumber and Purslane different?

  • Purslane is higher than Pickled cucumber in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane is lower in Sodium.

Pickles, cucumber, sour and Purslane, raw types were used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.3%
Contains more Potassium +2047.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +2654.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.3%
Contains more Potassium +2047.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +2654.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.036
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
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 +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +130.1%
Contains more Protein +515.2%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +50%
Equal in Water - 92.86
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 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 Other +130.1%
Contains more Protein +515.2%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +50%
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.
Pickled cucumber Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 0.33g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.2g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 2.26g 3.39g Purslane
Calories 11kcal 20kcal Purslane
Sugar 1.06g Purslane
Fiber 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 0mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.4mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 4mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 14mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 23mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 1208mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.02mg 0.17mg Purslane
Copper 0.085mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.011mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 191IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 1mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.036mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 1µg 12µg Purslane
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.052g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pickled cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pickled cucumber 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
12%
Pickled cucumber
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane
Purslane 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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.