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Purslane vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Purslane and Peppers?

  • Purslane is higher in Magnesium, and Iron, yet Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 246% more.
  • Purslane has 4 times more Calcium than Peppers. While Purslane has 65mg of Calcium, Peppers have only 18mg.

We used Purslane, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +54%
Equal in Phosphorus - 46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Magnesium +172%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +54%
Equal in Phosphorus - 46

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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Contains more Vitamin A +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1054.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.8%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1054.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.8%
Contains more Folate +91.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 87.74
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Other +126.7%
Contains more Carbs +179.1%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 87.74

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 2.03g 2g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.2g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 20kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Purslane
Fiber 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 65mg 18mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 1.2mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 25mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 494mg 340mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.17mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.113mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.303mg 0.237mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 1179IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 21mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.09mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.061mg Peppers
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 12µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Peppers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
Purslane
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.