Purslane vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Purslane and Water chestnuts
- Purslane is higher in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 24% more than Water chestnuts.
- Purslane contains 6 times more Calcium than Water chestnuts. While Purslane contains 65mg of Calcium, Water chestnuts contain only 11mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Purslane, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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.
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Calcium
+490.9%
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Iron
+3216.7%
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Magnesium
+209.1%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+43.2%
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Potassium
+18.2%
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Sodium
-68.9%
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Zinc
+194.1%
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Copper
+188.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
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Calcium
+490.9%
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Iron
+3216.7%
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Magnesium
+209.1%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+43.2%
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Potassium
+18.2%
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-68.9%
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Zinc
+194.1%
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Copper
+188.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+425%
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Vitamin B1
+197.9%
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Vitamin B2
+78.6%
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Vitamin B3
+108.3%
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Vitamin B5
+1230.6%
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Vitamin B6
+349.3%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+425%
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Vitamin B1
+197.9%
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Vitamin B2
+78.6%
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Vitamin B3
+108.3%
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Vitamin B5
+1230.6%
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Vitamin B6
+349.3%
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Folate
+33.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+45%
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Fats
+260%
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Water
+26.4%
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Other
+23.6%
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Carbs
+606.2%
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
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1.36 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
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Protein
+45%
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+260%
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+23.6%
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Carbs
+606.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 20.94g |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 23.94g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 97kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 3g |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.06mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 584mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.326mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.331mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.479mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.328mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.026g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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 ($)
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.