Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Purslane VS Dried Oriental Radishes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Purslane	27%	8%	65%
Dried Oriental Radishes	11%	2%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Purslane	Dried Oriental Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.88% 25.5kcal	13.2% 384kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	1.05% 1.02g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.97% 0.31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	18.2% 0.29g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.98% 0.17g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.87% 5.03g	69% 90g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	73% 53g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	89% 34g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.77% 2.1g	20% 11g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Purslane	Dried Oriental Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	14.6% 132μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.66% 0.044mg	32% 0.38mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.8% 0.13mg	74% 0.96mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.08% 0.65mg	30% 4.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.02% 0.051mg	52.4% 2.62mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.63% 0.099mg	67.4% 0.88mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.2% 12.8μg	105% 418μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	16.5% 15mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0.094% 0.014mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	5.3% 6.38μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Purslane	Dried Oriental Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11% 111mg	89% 892mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18% 0.16mg	257% 2.3mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	13.6% 1.1mg	119% 9.54mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	22.6% 95mg	57.4% 241mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	19% 0.44mg	33.2% 0.76mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	7.5% 52.4mg	41.3% 289mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20.3% 692mg	146% 4953mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.16% 62.4mg	26.3% 394mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	27.4% 3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.6% 133g	0.75% 28g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Purslane VS Dried Oriental Radishes per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Purslane versus 5 oz of Dried Oriental Radishes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane vs Dried Oriental Radishes:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have more Vitamin A and more Vitamin C than Dried Oriental Radishes.
• While 5 oz of Dried Oriental Radishes contain 8.7 times more Vitamin B1, 7.6 times more Vitamin B2, 7.4 times more Vitamin B3, 51.4 times more Vitamin B5, 8.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 32.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 5 ounces of Dried Oriental Radishes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Dried Oriental Radishes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Purslane vs Dried Oriental Radishes:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have 4.8 times more Water than Dried Oriental Radishes.
• While 5 oz of Dried Oriental Radishes contain 8.1 times more Calcium, 14.3 times more Copper, 8.7 times more Iron, 2.5 times more Magnesium, 1.8 times more Manganese, 5.5 times more Phosphorus, 7.2 times more Potassium, 6.3 times more Sodium and 12.5 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Dried Oriental Radishes lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Dried Oriental Radishes contain 15.1 times more Energy, 17.9 times more Carbohydrate and 5.3 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane provide inadequate amounts of Energy