Purslane vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Purslane and Parsley
- Purslane is richer in Manganese, yet Parsley is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsley is 124% higher.
- Purslane contains 2 times more Manganese than Parsley. Purslane contains 0.303mg of Manganese, while Parsley contains 0.16mg.
Food types used in this article are Purslane, raw and Parsley, fresh.
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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 | +36% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +529.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +538.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
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Water
~87.71g
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 Sodium |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 36kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 2.97g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 133mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3.03g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 6.33g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 50mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 554mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 6.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 8424IU |
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| Vitamin A | 421µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.16mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.098mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1.313mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 152µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 12.8mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.132g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories 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%
408%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)