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Purslane vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Purslane and Artichoke

  • Purslane is richer in Vitamin C, and Iron, yet Artichoke is richer in Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Artichoke is 14% higher.
  • Purslane contains 2 times more Vitamin C than Artichoke. Purslane contains 21mg of Vitamin C, while Artichoke contains 11.7mg.

Food types used in this article are Purslane, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 Calcium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +55.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Copper +104.4%
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +47.7%
Contains more Iron +55.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.5%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +188.2%
Contains more Copper +104.4%

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 +10053.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
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 1% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +10053.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Folate +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Carbs +210%
Equal in Water - 84.94
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +61.1%
Contains more Carbs +210%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 5.11g Artichoke
Protein 2.03g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.36g 0.15g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 20kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.99g Purslane
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 65mg 44mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 1.28mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 60mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 494mg 370mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 94mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.113mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.303mg 0.256mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 13IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Artichoke
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 21mg 11.7mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.072mg Artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.066mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.116mg Artichoke
Folate 12µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.036g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.064g Artichoke

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Artichoke
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
19%
Purslane
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
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 vitamins?
Artichoke
Artichoke 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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.