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Shallot vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shallot and Purslane

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Purslane is richer in Vitamin C, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Shallot is 21% higher.
  • Shallot contains 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. Shallot contains 0.29mg of Vitamin B5, while Purslane contains 0.036mg.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, 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.
Shallot
Shallot
4
:
6
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Magnesium +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.303
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Iron +65.8%
Contains more Magnesium +223.8%
Contains more Potassium +47.9%
Contains more Copper +28.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.303

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.
Shallot
Shallot
6
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +705.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32900%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%
Shallot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Purslane
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 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +705.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +32900%
Contains more Vitamin C +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
3
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +395.6%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +70%
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Purslane
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 +23.2%
Contains more Carbs +395.6%
Contains more Fats +260%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +70%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot Purslane
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 3.39g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.03g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 16.8g 3.39g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 20kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g Purslane
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 1.2mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 21mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 60mg 44mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 12mg 45mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.17mg Shallot
Copper 0.088mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.292mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 8mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.047mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.036mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.073mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 12µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g Shallot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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%
Shallot
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.