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Purslane vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Purslane and Potato pancake different?

  • Purslane is higher in Magnesium, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Potato pancake is 32% higher.
  • Purslane contains 2 times more Magnesium than Potato pancake. While Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, Potato pancake contains only 36mg.
  • Purslane has less Sodium.

Purslane, raw and Potato pancakes are the varieties 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 +103.1%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +103.1%
Contains more Iron +19.2%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.9%
Contains more Zinc +311.8%
Contains more Copper +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%

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 +1068.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2002.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.7%
Contains more Folate +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1068.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2002.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +513.7%
Contains more Folate +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +94.4%
Contains more Protein +199.5%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +720.4%
Contains more Other +163.2%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +94.4%
Contains more Protein +199.5%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +720.4%
Contains more Other +163.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 2.03g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.36g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 3.39g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 20kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Purslane
Fiber 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 65mg 32mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 1.67mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 36mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 494mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 45mg 764mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.113mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.303mg 0.26mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 1320IU 113IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 21mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 12µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 2.496g Purslane
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Purslane Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.496g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.