Welsh onion vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between welsh onion and purslane
- Welsh onion has more vitamin C; however, purslane is richer in magnesium, iron, potassium, and manganese.
- Purslane covers your daily magnesium needs 11% more than welsh onion.
- Purslane has 3 times less zinc than welsh onion. Welsh onion has 0.52mg of zinc, while purslane has 0.17mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Onions, welsh, 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 ZincZinc | +205.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +195.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +261.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +141.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2.03 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
3.39 g
Water:
92.86 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.3% |
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Protein
~2.03g
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Fats
~0.36g
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Water
~92.86g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 193.4µg | 161% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 68mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.22mg | 1.99mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 494mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 0.303mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.169mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.112mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.5g | 3.39g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.156g | 1% | |
| Choline | 5.3mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 2.03g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.1g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
51%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.