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Purslane vs. Hearts of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Purslane and Hearts of palm different?

  • Purslane is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Hearts of palm are higher in Manganese, Iron, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Hearts of palm covers your daily need of Manganese 47% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane contains 3 times more Potassium than Hearts of palm. Purslane contains 494mg of Potassium, while Hearts of palm contain 177mg.
  • Purslane is lower in Sodium.

Purslane, raw and Hearts of palm, canned types were 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 Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +179.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +576.5%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +360.1%
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 18% 118% 28% 28% 16% 56% 32% 45% 182% 4%
Contains more Calcium +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +78.9%
Contains more Potassium +179.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Zinc +576.5%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +360.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Folate +225%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
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% 0% 0% 27% 3% 14% 9% 8% 6% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +250%
Contains more Folate +225%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 90.2
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
3% 5% 90% 2%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 4.62 g
Water: 90.2 g
Other: 2.04 g
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Fats +72.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 90.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Hearts of palm Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 2.22g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 2.52g Hearts of palm
Fats 0.36g 0.62g Hearts of palm
Carbs 3.39g 4.62g Hearts of palm
Calories 20kcal 28kcal Hearts of palm
Fiber 2.4g Hearts of palm
Calcium 65mg 58mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 3.13mg Hearts of palm
Magnesium 68mg 38mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 65mg Hearts of palm
Potassium 494mg 177mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 426mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 1.15mg Hearts of palm
Copper 0.113mg 0.133mg Hearts of palm
Manganese 0.303mg 1.394mg Hearts of palm
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin C 21mg 7.9mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.011mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.057mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.437mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.126mg Hearts of palm
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.022mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 39µg Hearts of palm
Tryptophan 0.023mg Hearts of palm
Threonine 0.097mg Hearts of palm
Isoleucine 0.101mg Hearts of palm
Leucine 0.169mg Hearts of palm
Lysine 0.091mg Hearts of palm
Methionine 0.042mg Hearts of palm
Phenylalanine 0.098mg Hearts of palm
Valine 0.114mg Hearts of palm
Histidine 0.055mg Hearts of palm
Saturated Fat 0.13g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Hearts of palm
Polyunsaturated fat 0.202g Hearts of palm

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Hearts of palm
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
8%
Hearts of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
52%
Hearts of palm

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Hearts of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168569/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.