Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Boiled Purslane VS Oriental Radishes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Purslane	27%	8%	65%
Oriental Radishes	12%	5%	83%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Purslane	Oriental Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.62% 18kcal	0.62% 18kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.19g	0.1% 0.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.094% 0.03g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	1.8% 0.029g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.094% 0.016g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.73% 3.55g	3.15% 4.1g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.45% 2.5g	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	4.2% 1.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.66% 1.5g	1.07% 0.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Purslane	Oriental Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	10.3% 93μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.6% 0.031mg	1.67% 0.02mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.92% 0.09mg	1.54% 0.02mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.88% 0.46mg	1.25% 0.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	0.72% 0.036mg	2.76% 0.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.4% 0.07mg	3.54% 0.046mg	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	2.25% 9μg	7% 28μg	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	11.7% 10.5mg	24.4% 22mg	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	0.25% 0.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Purslane	Oriental Radishes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.8% 78mg	2.7% 27mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12.7% 0.11mg	12.8% 0.12mg	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	9.63% 0.77mg	5% 0.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	16% 67mg	3.8% 16mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	13.3% 0.31mg	1.65% 0.038mg	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	5.3% 37mg	3.3% 23mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.4% 488mg	6.68% 227mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.64% 0.9μg	1.27% 0.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.93% 44mg	1.4% 21mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.55% 0.17mg	1.36% 0.15mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.53% 94g	2.56% 95g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Boiled Purslane vs Oriental Radishes:

• Boiled and Drained Purslane has more Vitamin A, 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 4.5 times more Vitamin B2, 2.3 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Oriental Radishes.
• While Raw Oriental Radishes contain 3.8 times more Vitamin B5, 3.1 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.1 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Purslane.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Oriental Radishes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 g.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Boiled Purslane vs Oriental Radishes:

• Boiled and Drained Purslane has 2.9 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Iron, 4.2 times more Magnesium, 8.1 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium, 1.3 times more Selenium and 2.1 times more Sodium than Raw Oriental Radishes.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane and Raw Oriental Radishes have similar amounts of Copper, Zinc and Water per 100 g.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• Boiled and Drained Purslane has 2.5 times more Protein than Raw Oriental Radishes.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane and Raw Oriental Radishes have similar amounts of Carbohydrate per 100 g.
• Both Boiled and Drained Purslane as well as Raw Oriental Radishes have insufficient amounts of Energy, Fat, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 100 g.