Purslane vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are purslane and marrow-stem Kale different?
- Purslane is richer in iron, magnesium, potassium, and copper, while marrow-stem Kale is higher in vitamin A, folate, calcium, vitamin C, manganese, and vitamin B6.
- Marrow-stem Kale covers your daily need for vitamin A, 74% more than purslane.
- Purslane contains 4 times more iron than marrow-stem Kale. Purslane contains 1.99mg of iron, while marrow-stem Kale contains 0.47mg.
Purslane, raw and Collards, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +151.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +323.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +256.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +117.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
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 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +641.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +975% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.3% |
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:
3.02 g
Fats:
0.61 g
Carbs:
5.42 g
Water:
89.62 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.9% |
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Water
~89.62g
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Other
~1.33g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 437.1µg | 364% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 129µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 251µg | 28% | |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.47mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 232mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 35.3mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.658mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.26mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 27mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 213mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.267mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.742mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 3.02g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 23.2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.201g | 1% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 5.42g | 1% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.61g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 1.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.055g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale 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 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.