Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Purslane VS Rutabagas

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Purslane	27%	8%	65%
Rutabagas	11%	4%	85%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Purslane	Rutabagas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.88% 25.5kcal	1.8% 52.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	0.23% 0.23g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.12% 0.038g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	4.7% 0.075g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.29% 0.05g	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	9.4% 12.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	8.7% 6.32g	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	3.15% 2.3g	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	% 3.26g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.75g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	8.58% 3.26g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.77% 2.1g	2.73% 1.53g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Purslane	Rutabagas	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	10.6% 0.13mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.8% 0.13mg	4.36% 0.057mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.08% 0.65mg	6.2% 0.99mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	1.02% 0.051mg	4.54% 0.23mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.63% 0.099mg	11% 0.14mg	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	7.44% 29.8μg	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	39.4% 35.4mg	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	2.83% 0.43mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0.35% 0.43μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Purslane	Rutabagas	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11% 111mg	6.1% 61mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18% 0.16mg	5.04% 0.045mg	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	7.8% 0.62mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	22.6% 95mg	6.75% 28.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	19% 0.44mg	8.07% 0.19mg	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	10.7% 75mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20.3% 692mg	12.7% 432mg	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	1.13% 17mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	3.1% 0.34mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.6% 133g	3.43% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Purslane VS Rutabagas per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have more Vitamin A and 2.3 times more Vitamin B2 than Rutabagas.
• While 5 oz of Raw Rutabagas contain 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3, 4.4 times more Vitamin B5, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6, 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.4 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 5 ounces of Rutabagas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Rutabagas have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Purslane vs Rutabagas:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have 1.8 times more Calcium, 3.6 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 2.3 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Potassium and 3.7 times more Sodium than Rutabagas.
• While 5 oz of Raw Rutabagas contain 1.4 times more Phosphorus and 1.4 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• Both Boiled Purslane and Rutabagas contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Rutabagas lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Purslane have 1.4 times more Protein than Rutabagas.
• While 5 oz of Raw Rutabagas contain 2.4 times more Carbohydrate than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• 5 ounces of Rutabagas provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Rutabagas provide inadequate amounts of Energy in five ounces.