Purslane vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Purslane and Pumpkin leaves
- Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, and Magnesium, yet Pumpkin leaves are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Folate.
- Purslane covers your daily Vitamin C needs 11% more than Pumpkin leaves.
- Purslane contains 2 times more Magnesium than Pumpkin leaves. While Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, Pumpkin leaves contain only 38mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Purslane, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +90.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.1% |
~equal in
Water
~92.88g
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Other
~1.24g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 11mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 2.33g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 2.33g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 2.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.133mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 104mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 1942IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.355mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.207mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.207g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.052g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.022g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.156mg |
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| Leucine | 0.318mg |
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| Lysine | 0.2mg |
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| Methionine | 0.054mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.181mg |
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| Histidine | 0.05mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.