Purslane vs. Escarole — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Purslane and Escarole
- Purslane has more Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Escarole has more Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Purslane's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 20% higher.
- Escarole contains 5 times less Magnesium than Purslane. Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, while Escarole contains 13mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added.
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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.
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Calcium
+41.3%
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Iron
+176.4%
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Magnesium
+423.1%
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Phosphorus
+100%
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Potassium
+101.6%
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Copper
+29.9%
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Selenium
+350%
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Sodium
-57.8%
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Zinc
+305.9%
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Manganese
+27.1%
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Calcium
+41.3%
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Iron
+176.4%
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Magnesium
+423.1%
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Phosphorus
+100%
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Potassium
+101.6%
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Copper
+29.9%
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Selenium
+350%
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-57.8%
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Zinc
+305.9%
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Manganese
+27.1%
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.
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Vitamin C
+536.4%
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Vitamin B2
+80.6%
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Vitamin B3
+53.8%
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Vitamin B6
+356.3%
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Vitamin A
+43%
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Vitamin B1
+25.5%
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Vitamin B5
+2194.4%
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Folate
+550%
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Vitamin C
+536.4%
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Vitamin B2
+80.6%
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Vitamin B3
+53.8%
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Vitamin B6
+356.3%
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Vitamin A
+43%
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Vitamin B1
+25.5%
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Vitamin B5
+2194.4%
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Folate
+550%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+76.5%
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+10.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.07
Equal in Water - 94.29
Equal in Other - 1.31
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Protein
+76.5%
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+100%
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+10.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.07
Equal in Water - 94.29
Equal in Other - 1.31
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 0.27g |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 1.15g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.18g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 3.07g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 19kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 46mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 245mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.087mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.385mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 1888IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 94µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.062mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.826mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.016mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 78µg |
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| Vitamin K | 211.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.09mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg |
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| Valine | 0.058mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g |
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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%
67%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.