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Purslane vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Purslane and Agar

  • Purslane has more Vitamin C, however, Agar is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Agar covers your daily Iron needs 243% more than Purslane.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried.

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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.
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Agar
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +861.5%
Contains more Iron +975.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1032.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Contains more Zinc +3311.8%
Contains more Copper +439.8%
Contains more Manganese +1319.1%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Calcium +861.5%
Contains more Iron +975.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1032.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +127.7%
Contains more Zinc +3311.8%
Contains more Copper +439.8%
Contains more Manganese +1319.1%
Contains more Selenium +722.2%

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.1%
Contains more Folate +4733.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.1%
Contains more Folate +4733.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +969.8%
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +2285.8%
Contains more Other +189%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +969.8%
Contains more Protein +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +2285.8%
Contains more Other +189%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Agar
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 Purslane Agar Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 73.18g Agar
Protein 2.03g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.36g 0.3g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 80.88g Agar
Calories 20kcal 306kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g Purslane
Fiber 7.7g Agar
Calcium 65mg 625mg Agar
Iron 1.99mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 68mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 44mg 52mg Agar
Potassium 494mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 45mg 102mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.113mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.303mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.9µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin E 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.01mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.202mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 12µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g Purslane
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Agar
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
19%
Purslane
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.