Purslane vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Purslane and Butterbur
- Purslane has more Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Butterbur is higher in Vitamin C.
- Purslane covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Butterbur.
- Purslane has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Butterbur. While Purslane has 0.112mg of Vitamin B2, Butterbur has only 0.02mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Purslane, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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 | +385.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1890% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +420.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
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Carbs
~3.61g
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Water
~94.5g
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Other
~1.46g
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 Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 31.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3.61g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 3.61g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 655mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.103mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.274mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.096mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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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
18%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 ($)