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Winter melon vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Winter melon and Purslane

  • The amount of Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin C in Purslane is higher than in Winter melon.
  • Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 20% more than Winter melon.
  • Purslane has 4 times less Zinc than Winter melon. Winter melon has 0.61mg of Zinc, while Purslane has 0.17mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Waxgourd, (chinese preserving melon), 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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
9
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +8133.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +422.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Winter melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 15% 8% 9% 1% 15% 17% 8% 8% 2%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Zinc +258.8%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +8133.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.5%
Contains more Copper +391.3%
Contains more Manganese +422.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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.
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
7
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.112
Winter melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 44% 10% 26% 8% 8% 9% 4% 0% 0%
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 B5 +269.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.112

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Winter melon
Winter melon
1
:
4
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Protein +407.5%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Other +353.3%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Winter melon
3% 96%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3 g
Water: 96.1 g
Other: 0.3 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 +407.5%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Other +353.3%
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.
Winter melon Purslane
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter melon Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 3.39g Purslane
Protein 0.4g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.2g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 3g 3.39g Purslane
Calories 13kcal 20kcal Purslane
Fiber 2.9g Winter melon
Calcium 19mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.4mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 10mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg Purslane
Potassium 6mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 111mg 45mg Purslane
Zinc 0.61mg 0.17mg Winter melon
Copper 0.023mg 0.113mg Purslane
Manganese 0.058mg 0.303mg Purslane
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Purslane
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin C 13mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.48mg Purslane
Vitamin B5 0.133mg 0.036mg Winter melon
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.073mg Purslane
Folate 5µg 12µg Purslane
Tryptophan 0.002mg Winter melon
Lysine 0.009mg Winter melon
Methionine 0.003mg Winter melon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Winter melon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g Winter melon

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is better in case of low diet
Winter melon Purslane
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
9%
Winter melon
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Winter melon
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Purslane
Purslane contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Purslane
Purslane is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Winter melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170069/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.