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Rice noodles vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rice noodles and Purslane

  • Rice noodles has more Selenium, while Purslane has more Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 23% higher.
  • Purslane contains 5 times less Selenium than Rice noodles. Rice noodles contains 4.5µg of Selenium, while Purslane contains 0.9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice noodles, cooked 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 2.1% 1.2% 0.35% 5.3% 13% 6.8% 8.6% 2.5% 15% 25%
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 ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12250%
Contains more IronIron +1321.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +165.8%

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 0% 0% 0.6% 0% 4.5% 0.92% 1.4% 0.66% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.87%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1116.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more CholineCholine +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 24% 74%
Protein: 1.79 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 24.01 g
Water: 73.82 g
Other: 0.18 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 +608.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more FatsFats +80%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more OtherOther +655.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Purslane Opinion
Calories 108kcal 20kcal Rice noodles
Protein 1.79g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.2g 0.36g Purslane
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Purslane
Net carbs 23.01g 3.39g Rice noodles
Carbs 24.01g 3.39g Rice noodles
Magnesium 3mg 68mg Purslane
Calcium 4mg 65mg Purslane
Potassium 4mg 494mg Purslane
Iron 0.14mg 1.99mg Purslane
Sugar 0.03g Purslane
Fiber 1g Rice noodles
Copper 0.038mg 0.113mg Purslane
Zinc 0.25mg 0.17mg Rice noodles
Phosphorus 20mg 44mg Purslane
Sodium 19mg 45mg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.03mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.114mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 4.5µg 0.9µg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.072mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.036mg Purslane
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 1µg 12µg Purslane
Choline 1.6mg 12.8mg Purslane
Saturated Fat 0.023g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.023g Rice noodles
Tryptophan 0.022mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.063mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.073mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.147mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.062mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.043mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.095mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.104mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.045mg Rice noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles 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
1%
Rice noodles
18%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Rice noodles
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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 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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168914/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.