Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Purslane VS Radishes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Purslane	27%	8%	65%
Radishes	16%	5%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Purslane	Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.88% 25.5kcal	0.78% 22.7kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	0.15% 0.14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.14% 0.045g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	2.75% 0.044g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.14% 0.024g	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	3.7% 4.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.64% 2.64g	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	1.4% 1g	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	% 1.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	5.97% 2.27g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.77% 2.1g	1.72% 0.96g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Purslane	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	1.4% 0.017mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.8% 0.13mg	4.25% 0.055mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.08% 0.65mg	2.25% 0.36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.02% 0.051mg	4.68% 0.23mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.63% 0.099mg	7.74% 0.1mg	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	8.86% 35.4μg	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	23.3% 21mg	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% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	1.54% 1.84μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Purslane	Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11% 111mg	3.54% 35.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18% 0.16mg	7.87% 0.071mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.21% 8.5μg	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	6.02% 0.48mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	22.6% 95mg	3.37% 14mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	19% 0.44mg	4.25% 0.098mg	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	4.05% 28.3mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20.3% 692mg	9.7% 330mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.16% 62.4mg	3.7% 55.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	3.6% 0.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.6% 133g	3.65% 135g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

• Boiled and Drained Purslane has more Vitamin A, 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 2.3 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Radishes.
• While Raw Radishes contain 4.6 times more Vitamin B5, 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.4 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane and Raw Radishes have similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per 5 oz.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Radishes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Purslane vs Radishes:

• Boiled and Drained Purslane has 3.1 times more Calcium, 2.3 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Iron, 6.7 times more Magnesium, 4.4 times more Manganese, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium and 1.5 times more Selenium than Raw Radishes.
• While Raw Radishes contain 1.6 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane and Raw Radishes have similar amounts of Sodium and Water per 5 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Boiled and Drained Purslane has 2.2 times more Protein than Raw Radishes.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane and Raw Radishes have similar amounts of Carbohydrate per 5 oz.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Radishes have insufficient amounts of Energy, Fat, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.