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Purslane vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Purslane and Potato wedges?

  • Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% more.
  • Purslane has 4 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. While Purslane has 65mg of Calcium, Potato wedges have only 15mg.

We used Purslane, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +333.3%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Equal in Sodium - 49
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% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.7%
Contains more Zinc +117.6%
Equal in Sodium - 49

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.5%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Carbs +652.2%
Equal in Other - 1.3
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +511.1%
Contains more Carbs +652.2%
Equal in Other - 1.3

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 wedges
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.03g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.36g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.39g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 20kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Purslane
Fiber 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 65mg 15mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.7mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 19mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 494mg 394mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 49mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin C 21mg 11.2mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.04mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.036mg Purslane
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 12µg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.55g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 vitamins?
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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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.