Purslane vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between purslane and taro leaves?
- Purslane is higher in magnesium, yet taro leaves are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Taro leaves' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 70% more.
- Purslane has 2 times more magnesium than taro leaves. While purslane has 68mg of magnesium, taro leaves have only 45mg.
We used Purslane, raw and Taro leaves, raw types in this article.
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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 | +51.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +138.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.6% |
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 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +344.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +307.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +215.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
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:
4.98 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
6.7 g
Water:
85.66 g
Other:
1.92 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.2% |
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Water
~85.66g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 108.6µg | 91% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 52mg | 34% |
| Folate | 12µg | 126µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 241µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.456mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.714mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.27mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.02mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1.513mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 4.98g | 6% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 648mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 45mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 107mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 2.25mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.307g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.151g | 1% | |
| Calories | 20kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 6.7g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.01g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.256mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.114mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)