Purslane vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are purslane and mustard Greens different?
- Purslane is richer in iron, magnesium, and potassium, while mustard Greens is higher in vitamin A and calcium.
- Mustard Greens covers your daily need for vitamin A, 221% more than purslane.
- Purslane contains 32 times more choline than mustard Greens. Purslane contains 12.8mg of choline, while mustard Greens contains 0.4mg.
Purslane, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +423.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +204.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.2% |
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:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33% |
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Water
~91.78g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 592.7µg | 494% | |
| Vitamin A | 618µg | 69% | |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.87mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.78mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 494mg | 162mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 25.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 2.56g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 4.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.41g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.433mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 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
12%
144%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
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.