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Purslane vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Purslane and Chayote?

  • Purslane is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, while Chayote is higher in Folate, and Zinc.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.
  • Chayote has 6 times less Magnesium than Purslane. Purslane has 68mg of Magnesium, while Chayote has 12mg.

We used Purslane, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +282.4%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
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 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +282.4%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +295.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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 C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.7%
Contains more Folate +675%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
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% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.7%
Contains more Folate +675%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Equal in Water - 94.24
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +147.6%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Contains more Carbs +33%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 2.81g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 0.82g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.13g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Purslane
Sugar 1.66g Purslane
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 65mg 17mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.34mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 12mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 18mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 125mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.17mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.113mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.303mg 0.189mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 21mg 7.7mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.025mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.029mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.47mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 12µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Chayote
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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.