Purslane vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Purslane and Cassava
- Cassava contains less Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium than Purslane.
- Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 22% higher.
- Cassava contains 4 times less Calcium than Purslane. Purslane contains 65mg of Calcium, while Cassava contains 16mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Cassava, 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.
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Calcium
+306.3%
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Iron
+637%
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Magnesium
+223.8%
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Phosphorus
+63%
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Potassium
+82.3%
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Copper
+13%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-68.9%
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Zinc
+100%
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Manganese
+26.7%
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Calcium
+306.3%
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Iron
+637%
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Magnesium
+223.8%
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Phosphorus
+63%
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Potassium
+82.3%
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Copper
+13%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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-68.9%
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Zinc
+100%
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Manganese
+26.7%
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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Vitamin A
+10053.8%
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Vitamin B2
+133.3%
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Vitamin B1
+85.1%
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Vitamin B3
+77.9%
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Vitamin B5
+197.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.5%
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Folate
+125%
Equal in Vitamin C - 20.6
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Vitamin A
+10053.8%
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Vitamin B2
+133.3%
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Vitamin B1
+85.1%
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Vitamin B3
+77.9%
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Vitamin B5
+197.2%
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Vitamin B6
+20.5%
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Folate
+125%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+49.3%
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Fats
+28.6%
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Water
+55.6%
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Other
+119.4%
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Carbs
+1022.7%
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+49.3%
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+28.6%
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+55.6%
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+119.4%
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Carbs
+1022.7%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 36.26g |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 38.06g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 160kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 20.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.088mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g |
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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
19%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)