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Purslane vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Purslane and Salsify

  • Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Salsify is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Purslane covers your daily Vitamin C needs 18% more than Salsify.
  • Purslane contains 4 times more Magnesium than Salsify. While Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, Salsify contains only 18mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Purslane, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +38.3%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +111.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +353.1%
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +111.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +353.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Salsify
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 2.03g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.36g 0.17g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 20kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Purslane
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 65mg 47mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.55mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 18mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 494mg 283mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 16mg Salsify
Zinc 0.17mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.113mg 0.07mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.21mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 0IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 21mg 4.6mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.392mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 12µg 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Purslane Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.