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Purslane vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Purslane and Pickled cucumber different?

  • Purslane is higher than Pickled cucumber in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily need of Sodium 51% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane is lower in Sodium.

Purslane, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.3%
Contains more Potassium +2047.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +2654.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.3%
Contains more Potassium +2047.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +2654.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.038
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +591.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +515.2%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Other +130.1%
Equal in Water - 94.08
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +515.2%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +50%
Contains more Other +130.1%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 1.06g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 0.33g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.2g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 2.26g Purslane
Calories 20kcal 11kcal Purslane
Sugar 1.06g Purslane
Fiber 1.2g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 65mg 0mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.4mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 4mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 14mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 23mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 1208mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.02mg Purslane
Copper 0.113mg 0.085mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.011mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 191IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.09mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin C 21mg 1mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.01mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.038mg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.009mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 1µg Purslane
Vitamin K 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Threonine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Isoleucine 0.01mg Pickled cucumber
Leucine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Lysine 0.014mg Pickled cucumber
Methionine 0.003mg Pickled cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Pickled cucumber
Valine 0.011mg Pickled cucumber
Histidine 0.005mg Pickled cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.052g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pickled cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g Pickled cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Purslane Pickled cucumber
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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 1163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Purslane
Purslane 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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.