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Purslane vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Purslane and Celtuce

  • Purslane has more Iron, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Celtuce has more Manganese, and Folate.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 18% more.
  • Purslane has 3 times more Copper than Celtuce. Purslane has 0.113mg of Copper, while Celtuce has 0.04mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Purslane, raw and Celtuce, 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 +66.7%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Copper +182.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +127.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains more Copper +182.5%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +127.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.3%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.5
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 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.3%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 94.5
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +138.8%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 1.95g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 0.85g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.3g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 3.65g Celtuce
Calories 20kcal 18kcal Purslane
Fiber 1.7g Celtuce
Calcium 65mg 39mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.55mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 28mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 39mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 330mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 11mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.17mg 0.27mg Celtuce
Copper 0.113mg 0.04mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1320IU 3500IU Celtuce
Vitamin A RAE 175µg Celtuce
Vitamin C 21mg 19.5mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.055mg Celtuce
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.07mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.55mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.183mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.05mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 46µg Celtuce
Tryptophan 0.006mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.039mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg Celtuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Purslane Celtuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
19%
Purslane
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.