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Purslane vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Purslane and Rutabagas

  • Rutabagas have less Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.
  • Purslane has 4 times more Copper than Rutabagas. Purslane has 0.113mg of Copper, while Rutabagas have 0.032mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Purslane, raw and Rutabagas, 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 Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +352.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Copper +253.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +352.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Copper +253.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +65900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +75%
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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +65900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Equal in Water - 89.43
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 2.03g 1.08g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.16g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 20kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Purslane
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 65mg 43mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.44mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 20mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 494mg 305mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.17mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.113mg 0.032mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.131mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 2IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 21mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.04mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Folate 12µg 21µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.