Wheat vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between wheat and purslane?
- Wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and copper, while purslane is higher in vitamin A, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% higher.
- Purslane has 11 times less zinc than wheat. Wheat has 1.84mg of zinc, while purslane has 0.17mg.
We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Purslane, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +83.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +982.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +234.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3444.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +622.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.1% |
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 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +714.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.9µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.303mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% | |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.17mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0.48mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 494mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.113mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 3.39g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 2.03g | 7% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 20kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.112mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 65mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 68mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 1.99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 45mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.83g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 3.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Folate | 11µg | 12µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Purslane is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.