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Garden rhubarb vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden rhubarb and Purslane

  • Purslane is richer than Garden rhubarb in Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Purslane is 22% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rhubarb, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 26% 25% 8.3% 7% 2.7% 6% 0.52% 26% 6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 20% 44% 75% 38% 4.6% 19% 5.9% 40% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.5%
Contains more IronIron +804.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 6.1% 5.4% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.1% 5.5% 0% 73% 5.3% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 79% 0% 0% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 0% 0% 9% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 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 CarbsCarbs +33.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.6%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more OtherOther +81.3%
~equal in Water ~92.86g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Purslane Opinion
Calories 21kcal 20kcal Garden rhubarb
Protein 0.9g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.2g 0.36g Purslane
Vitamin C 8mg 21mg Purslane
Net carbs 2.74g 3.39g Purslane
Carbs 4.54g 3.39g Garden rhubarb
Magnesium 12mg 68mg Purslane
Calcium 86mg 65mg Garden rhubarb
Potassium 288mg 494mg Purslane
Iron 0.22mg 1.99mg Purslane
Sugar 1.1g Purslane
Fiber 1.8g Garden rhubarb
Copper 0.021mg 0.113mg Purslane
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Purslane
Phosphorus 14mg 44mg Purslane
Sodium 4mg 45mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 102IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A 5µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin E 0.27mg Garden rhubarb
Manganese 0.196mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 1.1µg 0.9µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.085mg 0.036mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.073mg Purslane
Vitamin K 29.3µg Garden rhubarb
Folate 7µg 12µg Purslane
Choline 6.1mg 12.8mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.053g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g Garden rhubarb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb Purslane
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Garden rhubarb
18%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
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 ($)

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.