Pumpkin leaves vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pumpkin leaves and purslane
- Pumpkin leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate, yet purslane is higher in vitamin C and magnesium.
- Pumpkin leaves cover your daily vitamin A needs 12% more than purslane.
- Pumpkin leaves contain 3 times more folate than purslane. While pumpkin leaves contain 36µg of folate, purslane contains only 12µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Pumpkin leaves, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +90.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
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Fats
~0.36g
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Water
~92.86g
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Other
~1.36g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 11mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 97µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.207mg | 0.073mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 44mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 68mg | 7% |
| Folate | 36µg | 12µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.094mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.92mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.03g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.133mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 494mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.355mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.207g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.128mg | 0.112mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.33g | 3.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.33g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.042mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
17%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.