Purslane vs. Sweet potato leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between purslane and sweet potato leaves
- Purslane has more iron and vitamin C; however, sweet potato leaves have more vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Sweet potato leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 49% more.
- Purslane has 2 times more iron than sweet potato leaves. Purslane has 1.99mg of iron, while sweet potato leaves have 0.97mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Purslane, raw and Sweet potato leaves, 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 IronIron | +105.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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 | +90.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +231.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +135.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160.3% |
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:
2.49 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
86.81 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.2% |
~equal in
Water
~86.81g
~equal in
Other
~1.37g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 302.2µg | 252% | |
| Fiber | 5.3g | 21% | |
| Vitamin A | 189µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.345mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.97mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 11mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 81mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1.13mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.225mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 45mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.228g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.111g | 1% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 2.49g | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 78mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3.52g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 70mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 508mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
12%
81%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
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 ($)
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.