Purslane vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Purslane and Zucchini
- Purslane is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Manganese, yet Zucchini is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Purslane is 20% higher.
- Purslane contains 4 times more Calcium than Zucchini. Purslane contains 65mg of Calcium, while Zucchini contains 16mg.
Food types used in this article are Purslane, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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
+306.3%
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Iron
+437.8%
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Magnesium
+277.8%
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Phosphorus
+15.8%
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Potassium
+89.3%
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Copper
+113.2%
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Manganese
+71.2%
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Selenium
+350%
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Sodium
-82.2%
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Zinc
+88.2%
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Calcium
+306.3%
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Iron
+437.8%
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Magnesium
+277.8%
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Phosphorus
+15.8%
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Potassium
+89.3%
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Copper
+113.2%
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Manganese
+71.2%
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Selenium
+350%
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-82.2%
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Zinc
+88.2%
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
+560%
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Vitamin C
+17.3%
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Vitamin B2
+19.1%
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Vitamin B5
+466.7%
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Vitamin B6
+123.3%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
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Vitamin A
+560%
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Vitamin C
+17.3%
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Vitamin B2
+19.1%
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Vitamin B5
+466.7%
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Vitamin B6
+123.3%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+67.8%
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Fats
+12.5%
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+138.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79
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+67.8%
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+12.5%
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+138.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
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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 Sodium |
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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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.39g | 2.11g |
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| Protein | 2.03g | 1.21g |
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| Fats | 0.36g | 0.32g |
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| Carbs | 3.39g | 3.11g |
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| Calories | 20kcal | 17kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Sugar | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1g |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.37mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 494mg | 261mg |
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| Sodium | 45mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.303mg | 0.177mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1320IU | 200IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 21mg | 17.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.047mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.112mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.48mg | 0.451mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.163mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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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
19%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.