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Potato vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato and Purslane

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Purslane has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% higher.
  • Purslane contains 10 times less Vitamin B5 than Potato. Potato contains 0.376mg of Vitamin B5, while Purslane contains 0.036mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +111.8%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B1 +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +523.9%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Water +24%
Equal in Other - 1.36
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +523.9%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Water +24%
Equal in Other - 1.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 3.39g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.03g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 21.15g 3.39g Potato
Calories 93kcal 20kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g Purslane
Fiber 2.2g Potato
Calcium 15mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 1.08mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 28mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 70mg 44mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 494mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 45mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.17mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.113mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 10IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg Potato
Vitamin C 9.6mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.047mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.48mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.036mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.073mg Potato
Folate 28µg 12µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Potato

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Potato 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
17%
Potato
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.