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Purslane vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Purslane and Chili pepper?

  • Purslane is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, and Manganese, while Chili pepper is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 136% higher.
  • Chili pepper has 5 times less Calcium than Purslane. Purslane has 65mg of Calcium, while Chili pepper has 14mg.

We used Purslane, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +364.3%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 43
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 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +364.3%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.4%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 43

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 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +593.2%
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 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +584.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +593.2%
Contains more Folate +91.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.87
Equal in Water - 88.02
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: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +159.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.87
Equal in Water - 88.02

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Chili pepper
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 Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 2.03g 1.87g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.44g Chili pepper
Carbs 3.39g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 20kcal 40kcal Chili pepper
Sugar 5.3g Purslane
Fiber 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 65mg 14mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 1.03mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 23mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 43mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 322mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.17mg 0.26mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.113mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.303mg 0.187mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 952IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 48µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 21mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.086mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 12µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin K 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Chili pepper
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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper 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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.