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Purslane vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Purslane and Cauliflower

  • Purslane has more Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% more.
  • Purslane has 5 times more Iron than Cauliflower. Purslane has 1.99mg of Iron, while Cauliflower has 0.42mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Purslane, raw and Cauliflower, 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 Calcium +195.5%
Contains more Iron +373.8%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains more Copper +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +195.5%
Contains more Iron +373.8%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains more Copper +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.507

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Other +78.9%
Contains more Carbs +46.6%
Equal in Protein - 1.92
Equal in Water - 92.07

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 2.97g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 1.92g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.28g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 20kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Purslane
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 65mg 22mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.42mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 15mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 44mg
Potassium 494mg 299mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.17mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.113mg 0.039mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.155mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 21mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.06mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 12µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Purslane Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.