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Purslane vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between purslane and peppermint

  • Purslane contains less iron, manganese, folate, copper, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5 than peppermint.
  • Peppermint's daily need coverage for iron is 39% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Peppermint, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
Contains more IronIron +155.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +552.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +288.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +838.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.7%
Contains more FatsFats +161.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339.2%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Peppermint
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Peppermint DV% diff.
Iron 1.99mg 5.08mg 39%
Manganese 0.303mg 1.176mg 38%
Fiber 8g 32%
Folate 12µg 114µg 26%
Copper 0.113mg 0.329mg 24%
Vitamin A 212µg 24%
Calcium 65mg 243mg 18%
Vitamin C 21mg 31.8mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.266mg 12%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.11mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.706mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.338mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.129mg 4%
Phosphorus 44mg 73mg 4%
Carbs 3.39g 14.89g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 3%
Calories 20kcal 70kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.082mg 3%
Protein 2.03g 3.75g 3%
Magnesium 68mg 80mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Potassium 494mg 569mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.246g 1%
Fats 0.36g 0.94g 1%
Sodium 45mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 3.39g 6.89g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Peppermint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Purslane
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients
  2. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.