Purslane vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Purslane and Somen noodles
- Purslane is richer than Somen noodles in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Purslane is 23% higher.
- Purslane contains 34 times more Magnesium than Somen noodles. Purslane contains 68mg of Magnesium, while Somen noodles contains 2mg.
- Purslane contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Purslane, raw and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +3300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +712.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1603.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +135% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +239.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +394.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +461.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +377.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +267.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +712.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 4g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 27.54g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 27.54g |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 161mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.251mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.013mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.155mg |
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| Leucine | 0.274mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.081mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
18%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)