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Rutabagas vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rutabagas and Purslane

  • Rutabagas have less Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Purslane's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rutabagas, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +352.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Copper +253.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Calcium +51.2%
Contains more Iron +352.3%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains more Copper +253.1%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +65900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 C +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +65900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +154.3%
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Equal in Water - 92.86
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +154.3%
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +125%
Contains more Other +91.5%
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.
Rutabagas 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 price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.39g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.16g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 8.62g 3.39g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 20kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Purslane
Fiber 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.44mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 20mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 53mg 44mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 12mg 45mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.17mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.131mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 2IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 21mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.047mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.48mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.036mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.073mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 12µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.