Purslane vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are purslane and cardoon different?
- Purslane is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, cardoon is richer in folate, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for purslane is 26% higher.
- Purslane contains 11 times more vitamin C than cardoon. While purslane contains 21mg of vitamin C, cardoon contains only 2mg.
- Purslane has less sodium.
Purslane, raw and Cardoon, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +184.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +838.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +190% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.1% |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.7mg | 16% |
| Folate | 12µg | 68µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.231mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.338mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 400mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.256mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 17kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 4.07g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 2.47g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.