Purslane vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Purslane and Napa cabbage?
- Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, yet Napa cabbage is higher in Folate.
- Purslane's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 20% more.
- Purslane has 9 times more Magnesium than Napa cabbage. While Purslane has 68mg of Magnesium, Napa cabbage has only 8mg.
We used Purslane, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types 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.
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Calcium
+124.1%
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Iron
+168.9%
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Magnesium
+750%
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Phosphorus
+131.6%
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Potassium
+467.8%
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Zinc
+21.4%
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Copper
+17.7%
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Manganese
+49.3%
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Selenium
+125%
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Sodium
-75.6%
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Calcium
+124.1%
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Iron
+168.9%
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Magnesium
+750%
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Phosphorus
+131.6%
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Potassium
+467.8%
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Zinc
+21.4%
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Copper
+17.7%
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Manganese
+49.3%
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Selenium
+125%
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Sodium
-75.6%
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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Vitamin A
+401.9%
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Vitamin C
+556.3%
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Vitamin B1
+840%
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Vitamin B2
+348%
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Vitamin B6
+97.3%
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Folate
+258.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.035
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Vitamin A
+401.9%
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Vitamin C
+556.3%
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Vitamin B1
+840%
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Vitamin B2
+348%
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Vitamin B6
+97.3%
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Folate
+258.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.035
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+84.5%
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Fats
+111.8%
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Carbs
+52%
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+700%
Equal in Water - 96.33
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
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1.36 g
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1.1 g
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0.17 g
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2.23 g
Water:
96.33 g
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0.17 g
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Protein
+84.5%
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Fats
+111.8%
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Carbs
+52%
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+700%
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 2.23g |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 1.1g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 2.23g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 12kcal |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 87mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.14mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.096mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 13µg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 3.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.466mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.037mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 43µg |
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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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)