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Red potato vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Red potato and Purslane

  • Red potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Purslane is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Red potato.
  • Red potato contains 9 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. While Red potato contains 0.341mg of Vitamin B5, Purslane contains only 0.036mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked and Purslane, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Equal in Potassium - 494
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +54%
Contains more Calcium +622.2%
Contains more Iron +184.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Manganese +75.1%
Equal in Potassium - 494

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 B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +847.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190.4%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +477.9%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Other - 1.36
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +477.9%
Contains more Fats +140%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Equal in Other - 1.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 3.39g Red potato
Protein 2.3g 2.03g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 19.59g 3.39g Red potato
Calories 89kcal 20kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g Purslane
Fiber 1.8g Red potato
Calcium 9mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.7mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 28mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 72mg 44mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 494mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 45mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.17mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.113mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 10IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.047mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.48mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.036mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.073mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 12µg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Red potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Red potato
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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 ($)
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.