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Purslane vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Purslane and Red potato

  • Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Calcium, yet Red potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Red potato.
  • Purslane contains 7 times more Calcium than Red potato. While Purslane contains 65mg of Calcium, Red potato contains only 9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Purslane, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +622.2%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +54%
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +54%

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 +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.4%
Contains more Folate +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +477.9%
Equal in Other - 1.29
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +477.9%
Equal in Other - 1.29

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 2.03g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.36g 0.15g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 20kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Purslane
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 65mg 9mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.7mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 28mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 494mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 45mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.113mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.303mg 0.173mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 10IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 21mg 12.6mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.05mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 12µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Red potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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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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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.