Purslane vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between purslane and quinoa
- Purslane is richer in vitamin C, potassium, and iron, yet quinoa is richer in phosphorus, manganese, copper, zinc, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for purslane is 23% higher.
- Purslane contains 4 times more calcium than quinoa. Purslane contains 65mg of calcium, while quinoa contains 17mg.
Food types used in this article are Purslane, raw and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +282.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +187.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +541.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +245.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +528.3% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 152mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.631mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Potassium | 494mg | 172mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.192mg | 9% |
| Folate | 12µg | 42µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.09mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 21.3g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 1.49mg | 6% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 120kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 4.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.107mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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