Purslane vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Purslane and Collard Greens different?
- Purslane is higher in Magnesium, Potassium, Iron, and Copper, however, Collard Greens are richer in Manganese, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Magnesium from Purslane is 11% higher.
- Purslane contains 4 times more Potassium than Collard Greens. While Purslane contains 494mg of Potassium, Collard Greens contain only 117mg.
Purslane, raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +223.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.3% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +475.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +505.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.7% |
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Water
~90.18g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 33kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 2.71g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 18.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 1.65g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 5.65g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 32mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 7600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 380µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.575mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin K | 406.6µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 38.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.173g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.086mg |
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| Leucine | 0.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.028mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
18%
129%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens 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 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 ($)