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Purslane vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Purslane and Broccoli?

  • Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium, yet Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 76% more.
  • Purslane has 3 times more Magnesium than Broccoli. While Purslane has 68mg of Magnesium, Broccoli has only 21mg.

We used Purslane, raw and Broccoli, 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.
Purslane
Purslane
6
:
4
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -26.7%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%

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.
Purslane
Purslane
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.7%
Contains more Folate +425%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117
Purslane
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.7%
Contains more Folate +425%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.117

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Purslane
Purslane
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +95.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 89.3
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Other +56.3%
Contains more Protein +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +95.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.37
Equal in Water - 89.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 2.03g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.36g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 3.39g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 20kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Purslane
Fiber 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 65mg 47mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.73mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 21mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 494mg 316mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 0.17mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.113mg 0.049mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.21mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 1320IU 623IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 21mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 12µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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 minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.