Purslane vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Purslane and Chives
- Purslane has more Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
- Chives covers your daily need of Vitamin C 41% more than Purslane.
- Purslane has 2 times more Choline than Chives. While Purslane has 12.8mg of Choline, Chives have only 5.2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Purslane, raw and Chives, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +176.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +229.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +775% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.3% |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 30kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 3.27g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.73g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 58.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 1.85g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 4.35g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 296mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.85g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.157mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 4353IU |
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| Vitamin A | 218µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.373mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.324mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 105µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 5.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.146g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.095g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.128mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.163mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg |
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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
18%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.