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Purslane vs. Radicchio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Purslane and Radicchio different?

  • Purslane is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Radicchio is richer in Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Radicchio is 25% higher.
  • Purslane contains 5 times more Magnesium than Radicchio. While Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, Radicchio contains only 13mg.

Purslane, raw and Radicchio, raw 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 +242.1%
Contains more Iron +249.1%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +201.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +249.1%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +201.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 40
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +4788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +647.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
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 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Contains more Vitamin A +4788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +647.2%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Equal in Water - 93.14
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Equal in Water - 93.14

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Radicchio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Radicchio Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 3.58g Radicchio
Protein 2.03g 1.43g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.25g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 4.48g Radicchio
Calories 20kcal 23kcal Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Purslane
Fiber 0.9g Radicchio
Calcium 65mg 19mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.57mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 13mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 40mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 302mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 22mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.17mg 0.62mg Radicchio
Copper 0.113mg 0.341mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.303mg 0.138mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1320IU 27IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 21mg 8mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.016mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.028mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.255mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.269mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.057mg Purslane
Folate 12µg 60µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Radicchio
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
67%
Radicchio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
24%
Radicchio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
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. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/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.