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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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
3
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7
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +205.9%
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Welsh onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 46% 17% 22% 19% 3% 15% 24% 18% 4%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.4%
Contains less Sodium -62.2%
Contains more Zinc +205.9%
Contains more Calcium +261.1%
Contains more Iron +63.1%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Potassium +133%
Contains more Copper +61.4%
Contains more Manganese +121.2%
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.
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
6
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073
Welsh onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 11% 0% 90% 13% 21% 8% 11% 17% 12% 0% 484%
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 C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.4%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.047
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Welsh onion
Welsh onion
2
:
3
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +91.7%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Fats - 0.36
Equal in Water - 92.86
Welsh onion
2% 7% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 90.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +91.7%
Contains more Other +94.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.03
Equal in Fats - 0.36
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.
Welsh onion 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 Welsh onion Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 4.1g 3.39g Welsh onion
Protein 1.9g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.4g 0.36g Welsh onion
Carbs 6.5g 3.39g Welsh onion
Calories 34kcal 20kcal Welsh onion
Sugar 2.18g Purslane
Fiber 2.4g Welsh onion
Calcium 18mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 1.22mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 23mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 49mg 44mg Welsh onion
Potassium 212mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 17mg 45mg Welsh onion
Zinc 0.52mg 0.17mg Welsh onion
Copper 0.07mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.137mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 1160IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 0.51mg Welsh onion
Vitamin C 27mg 21mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.047mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.169mg 0.036mg Welsh onion
Vitamin B6 0.072mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 16µg 12µg Welsh onion
Vitamin K 193.4µg Welsh onion
Tryptophan 0.021mg Welsh onion
Threonine 0.074mg Welsh onion
Isoleucine 0.081mg Welsh onion
Leucine 0.113mg Welsh onion
Lysine 0.095mg Welsh onion
Methionine 0.021mg Welsh onion
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Welsh onion
Valine 0.084mg Welsh onion
Histidine 0.033mg Welsh onion
Saturated Fat 0.067g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.056g Welsh onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.156g Welsh onion

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Welsh onion 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
61%
Welsh onion
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Welsh onion
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Welsh onion
Welsh onion contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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.

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. Welsh onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170007/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.