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Purslane vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Purslane and Sweet potato

  • Purslane is higher in Iron, and Magnesium, yet Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin B5 needs 17% more than Purslane.
  • Purslane contains 3 times more Iron than Sweet potato. While Purslane contains 1.99mg of Iron, Sweet potato contains only 0.69mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Purslane, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 +71.1%
Contains more Iron +188.4%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Equal in Potassium - 475
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +71.1%
Contains more Iron +188.4%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Manganese +64%
Equal in Potassium - 475

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 Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.6
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2355.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.6
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +510.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.01
Equal in Other - 1.35
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +510.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.01
Equal in Other - 1.35

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Purslane Sweet potato
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Purslane Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.39g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 2.03g 2.01g Purslane
Fats 0.36g 0.15g Purslane
Carbs 3.39g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 20kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 6.48g Purslane
Fiber 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 65mg 38mg Purslane
Iron 1.99mg 0.69mg Purslane
Magnesium 68mg 27mg Purslane
Phosphorus 44mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 494mg 475mg Purslane
Sodium 45mg 36mg Sweet potato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.113mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.303mg 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1320IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 21mg 19.6mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.112mg 0.106mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 12µg 6µg Purslane
Vitamin K 2.3µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Sweet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Purslane Sweet potato
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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Purslane
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.