Purslane vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are purslane and scallion different?
- Purslane is richer in magnesium, potassium, iron, and manganese, while scallion is higher in folate.
- Scallion covers your daily need for folate 13% more than purslane.
- Purslane contains 3 times more Magnesium than scallion. Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, while scallion contains 20mg.
Purslane, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.4% |
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 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +116.5% |
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Protein
~1.83g
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Water
~89.83g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 1.83g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 18.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 4.74g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 7.34g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 276mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.48mg |
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| Sugar | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 997IU |
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| Vitamin A | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.525mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.075mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin K | 207µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 5.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.027g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.109mg |
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| Lysine | 0.091mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.059mg |
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| Valine | 0.081mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
18%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
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.