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Purslane nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Purslane, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Purslane

Purslane
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 20 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 3 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (43 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -10.4 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 862 mg
TOP 13% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 87% of foods
TOP 17% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 83% of foods
TOP 18% Magnesium ⓘHigher in Magnesium content than 82% of foods
TOP 19% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 81% of foods
TOP 29% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 71% of foods

Purslane calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 20
Calories in 1 cup 9 43 g
Calories in 1 plant 1 3 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 5.9% 4.6% 38% 40% 4.9%
Calcium: 195mg of 1,000mg 20%
Iron: 6mg of 8mg 75%
Magnesium: 204mg of 420mg 49%
Phosphorus: 132mg of 700mg 19%
Potassium: 1482mg of 3,400mg 44%
Sodium: 135mg of 2,300mg 5.9%
Zinc: 0.51mg of 11mg 4.6%
Copper: 0.34mg of 1mg 38%
Manganese: 0.91mg of 2mg 40%
Selenium: 2.7µg of 55µg 4.9%

Mineral chart - relative view

494 mg
TOP 13%
68 mg
TOP 18%
65 mg
TOP 29%
2 mg
TOP 38%
0.3 mg
TOP 45%
0.11 mg
TOP 47%
45 mg
TOP 74%
44 mg
TOP 79%
0.9 µg
TOP 83%
0.17 mg
TOP 87%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 79% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 2.2% 17% 9% 0% 7% 0%
Vitamin A: 3960IU of 5,000IU 79%
Vitamin E : 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 63mg of 90mg 70%
Vitamin B1: 0.14mg of 1mg 12%
Vitamin B2: 0.34mg of 1mg 26%
Vitamin B3: 1.4mg of 16mg 9%
Vitamin B5: 0.11mg of 5mg 2.2%
Vitamin B6: 0.22mg of 1mg 17%
Folate: 36µg of 400µg 9%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 38mg of 550mg 7%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

1320 IU
TOP 17%
21 mg
TOP 19%
12 µg
TOP 57%
0.11 mg
TOP 66%
0.07 mg
TOP 71%
0.05 mg
TOP 73%
0.48 mg
TOP 79%
13 mg
TOP 83%
0.04 mg
TOP 95%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

3% 4% 90% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
2 g of 50 g
2 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.4 g of 65 g
0.4 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
3.4 g of 300 g
3.4 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
92.9 g of 2,000 g
92.9 g (5% of DV )
Other:
1.4 g
1.4 g

All nutrients for Purslane per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 20kcal 1% 97% 2.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 2g 5% 77% 1.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.36g 1% 83% 92.5 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 21mg 23% 19% 2.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3.4g N/A 62% 16 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 3.4g 1% 65% 8.3 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 68mg 16% 18% 2.1 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 65mg 7% 29% 1.9 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 494mg 15% 13% 3.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 2mg 25% 38% 1.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Copper 0.11mg 13% 47% 1.3 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.17mg 2% 87% 37.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 44mg 6% 79% 4.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 45mg 2% 74% 10.9 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 1320IU 26% 17% 12.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Manganese 0.3mg 13% 45%
Selenium 0.9µg 2% 83%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4% 73% 5.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 9% 66% 1.2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 3% 79% 19.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.04mg 1% 95% 31.4 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 6% 71% 1.6 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 12µg 3% 57% 5.1 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Choline 13mg 2% 83%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 20
% Daily Value*
0.55%
Total Fat 0.36g
0
Saturated Fat 0g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
2%
Sodium 45mg
1.1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 65mg 6.5%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 494mg 15%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Purslane nutrition infographic

Purslane nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/nutrients

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