Purslane vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between purslane and leek
- Purslane has more vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, leek is higher in folate, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Leek covers your daily need for folate, 13% more than purslane.
- Purslane has 4 times more vitamin B2 than leek. While purslane has 0.112mg of vitamin B2, leek has only 0.03mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Purslane, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +174.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +288.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +219.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.233mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 28mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 494mg | 180mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.481mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 14.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.03g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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
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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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