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Purslane vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Purslane and Chinese cabbage

  • Purslane has more Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane has 5 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. While Purslane has 0.113mg of Copper, Chinese cabbage has only 0.021mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Purslane, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 Iron +148.8%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Copper +438.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
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 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Iron +148.8%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.9%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -30.8%
Contains more Copper +438.1%
Contains more Manganese +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Folate +450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
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 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Folate +450%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +55.5%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 95.32
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +35.3%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +55.5%
Contains more Other +70%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 1.18g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 1.5g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.2g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 2.18g Purslane
Calories 20kcal 13kcal Purslane
Sugar 1.18g Purslane
Fiber 1g Chinese cabbage
Calcium 65mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 1.99mg 0.8mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 19mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 37mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 252mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 65mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.19mg Chinese cabbage
Copper 0.113mg 0.021mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.159mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 21mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.04mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.07mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 12µg 66µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.