Water chestnuts vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between water chestnuts and purslane
- Water chestnuts are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet purslane is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium.
- Purslane covers your daily vitamin A needs 26% more than water chestnuts.
- Water chestnuts contain 13 times more vitamin B5 than purslane. While water chestnuts contain 0.479mg of vitamin B5, purslane contains only 0.036mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +490.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3216.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1230.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +425% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
23.94 g
Water:
73.46 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +606.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.99mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.326mg | 0.113mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.328mg | 0.073mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 21mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 68mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.479mg | 0.036mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 0.047mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 23.94g | 3.39g | 7% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 12.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 20kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 584mg | 494mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.331mg | 0.303mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 2.03g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.94g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.026g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.043g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.