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Radicchio vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Radicchio and Purslane different?

  • Radicchio is higher in Copper, and Folate, however, Purslane is richer in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Radicchio is 25% higher.
  • Radicchio contains 5 times more Folate than Purslane. While Radicchio contains 60µg of Folate, Purslane contains only 12µg.

Radicchio, raw and Purslane, raw are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +201.8%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +249.1%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 22% 10% 18% 27% 3% 17% 114% 19% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Zinc +264.7%
Contains more Copper +201.8%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +249.1%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Manganese +119.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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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Contains more Vitamin B5 +647.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +4788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 46% 0% 27% 4% 7% 5% 17% 14% 45% 0% 638%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +647.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +4788.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86
4% 93%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.25 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 93.14 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +32.2%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Radicchio Purslane
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Radicchio Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.58g 3.39g Radicchio
Protein 1.43g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.25g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 4.48g 3.39g Radicchio
Calories 23kcal 20kcal Radicchio
Sugar 0.6g Purslane
Fiber 0.9g Radicchio
Calcium 19mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.57mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 13mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 40mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 302mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 22mg 45mg Radicchio
Zinc 0.62mg 0.17mg Radicchio
Copper 0.341mg 0.113mg Radicchio
Manganese 0.138mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 27IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Radicchio
Vitamin E 2.26mg Radicchio
Vitamin C 8mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.255mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.269mg 0.036mg Radicchio
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 60µg 12µg Radicchio
Vitamin K 255.2µg Radicchio
Tryptophan 0.026mg Radicchio
Threonine 0.04mg Radicchio
Isoleucine 0.085mg Radicchio
Leucine 0.062mg Radicchio
Lysine 0.056mg Radicchio
Methionine 0.008mg Radicchio
Phenylalanine 0.034mg Radicchio
Valine 0.065mg Radicchio
Histidine 0.024mg Radicchio
Saturated Fat 0.06g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Radicchio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g Radicchio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Radicchio Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
67%
Radicchio
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Radicchio
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Radicchio
Radicchio contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
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 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 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Radicchio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168564/nutrients
  2. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.