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Purslane vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Purslane and Sauerkraut?

  • Purslane has more Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Iron than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 27% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 5 times less Magnesium than Purslane. Purslane has 68mg of Magnesium, while Sauerkraut has 13mg.
  • Purslane is lower in Sodium.

We used Purslane, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types in this comparison.

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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 +116.7%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +190.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%

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 +7233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +7233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Equal in Water - 92.52
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% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +26.3%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 1.38g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 0.91g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.14g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Purslane
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Purslane
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 65mg 30mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 1.47mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 13mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 20mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 170mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 661mg Purslane
Zinc 0.17mg 0.19mg Sauerkraut
Copper 0.113mg 0.096mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.151mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 18IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 21mg 14.7mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.021mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.022mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.143mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 12µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.