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Salsify vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Salsify and Purslane

  • Salsify is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Purslane is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Purslane covers your daily Vitamin C needs 18% more than Salsify.
  • Salsify contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Purslane. While Salsify contains 0.218mg of Vitamin B6, Purslane contains only 0.073mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.4%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Calcium +38.3%
Contains more Iron +261.8%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 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 B1 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +353.1%
Contains more Fats +111.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +83.8%
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +34.5%
Contains more Carbs +353.1%
Contains more Fats +111.8%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Other +83.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 3.39g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 2.03g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 15.36g 3.39g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 20kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g Purslane
Fiber 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.55mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 18mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 56mg 44mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 16mg 45mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.17mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.21mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.19mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.047mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.112mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.036mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.073mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 12µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Salsify
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Salsify
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.