Purslane vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between purslane and wild rice?
- Purslane is richer in vitamin C, iron, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, while wild rice is higher in zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Purslane's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 23% higher.
- Wild rice has 22 times less calcium than purslane. Purslane has 65mg of calcium, while wild rice has 3mg.
We used Purslane, raw and Wild rice, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +389.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +688.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +529.5% |
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Fats
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.6mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 101mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.34mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 3.39g | 21.34g | 6% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 1.287mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 82mg | 5% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 101kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 2.03g | 3.99g | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 26µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.154mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.087mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 45mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.39g | 19.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.73g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.049g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.276mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wild rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)