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Purslane vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Purslane and Savoy cabbage

  • Purslane has more Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Manganese, while Savoy cabbage has more Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 20% higher.
  • Savoy cabbage contains 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Purslane. Purslane contains 0.112mg of Vitamin B2, while Savoy cabbage contains 0.03mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Purslane, raw and Cabbage, savoy, 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 +85.7%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +85.7%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Manganese +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.8%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
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 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin A +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.3%
Contains more Folate +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 91
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Other +70%
Contains more Carbs +79.9%
Equal in Protein - 2
Equal in Water - 91

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Savoy cabbage
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 Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 3g Purslane
Protein 2.03g 2g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.1g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 6.1g Savoy cabbage
Calories 20kcal 27kcal Savoy cabbage
Sugar 2.27g Purslane
Fiber 3.1g Savoy cabbage
Calcium 65mg 35mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.4mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 28mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 42mg Purslane
Potassium 494mg 230mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 0.17mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.113mg 0.062mg Purslane
Manganese 0.303mg 0.18mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 1320IU 1000IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 21mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.03mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.3mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 12µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Purslane Savoy cabbage
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 - $0.4)
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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.