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Potato wedges vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato wedges and Purslane?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% more.
  • Potato wedges have 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Purslane. While Potato wedges have 1.54mg of Vitamin B3, Purslane has only 0.48mg.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Purslane, raw types 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 Phosphorus +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Equal in Sodium - 45
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Carbs +652.2%
Contains more Water +36%
Equal in Other - 1.36
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +33%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Carbs +652.2%
Contains more Water +36%
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 wedges Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.39g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.03g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.36g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 3.39g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 20kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Purslane
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.7mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 19mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 87mg 44mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 49mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.37mg 0.17mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin C 11.2mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.047mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.48mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Purslane
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.073mg Potato wedges
Folate 12µg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.55g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.