Purslane vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between purslane and borage
- The amount of iron and vitamin C in borage is higher than in purslane.
- Borage covers your daily iron needs 16% more than purslane.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Borage, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.2% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~3.06g
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Water
~93g
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Other
~1.44g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 210µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 35mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 3.3mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 93mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.349mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 470mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 21kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 3.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 13µg | 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
12%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage 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 ($)