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Purslane vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Purslane and Fennel

  • Purslane is richer than Fennel in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Purslane is 16% higher.
  • Purslane contains 4 times more Magnesium than Fennel. Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, while Fennel contains 17mg.

Food types used in this article are Purslane, raw and Fennel, bulb, 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 +32.7%
Contains more Iron +172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
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 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +32.7%
Contains more Iron +172.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%

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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Fennel
Contains more Vitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
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 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
Contains more Vitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +544.4%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.3%
Equal in Water - 90.21
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more Protein +63.7%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +115.3%
Equal in Water - 90.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Fennel Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 4.2g Fennel
Protein 2.03g 1.24g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.2g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 7.3g Fennel
Calories 20kcal 31kcal Fennel
Sugar 3.93g Purslane
Fiber 3.1g Fennel
Calcium 65mg 49mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.73mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 17mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 50mg Fennel
Potassium 494mg 414mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 52mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.2mg Fennel
Copper 0.113mg 0.066mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.191mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 963IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 21mg 12mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.01mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.032mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.64mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.232mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.047mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 27µg Fennel
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Fennel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.