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Russet potato vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Russet potato and Purslane

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Russet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 22% more than Purslane.
  • Russet potato has 11 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. While Russet potato has 0.38mg of Vitamin B5, Purslane has only 0.036mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, Russet, 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 +61.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -68.9%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.9%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384.9%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +153%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +955.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384.9%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin C +153%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +532.4%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Water +24.7%
Equal in Other - 1.36
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +532.4%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Contains more Water +24.7%
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.
Russet potato Purslane
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 3.39g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 2.03g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 21.44g 3.39g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 20kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Purslane
Fiber 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 18mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 1.07mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 30mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 71mg 44mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 494mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 45mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 0.17mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.228mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 10IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.047mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.48mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.036mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.073mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 12µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.