Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Purslane VS Valencia Oranges

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Purslane	33%	13%	54%
Valencia Oranges	8%	5%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Purslane	Valencia Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.69% 20kcal	1.7% 49kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.37% 0.36g	0.31% 0.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.061g	0.11% 0.035g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11% 0.18g	1% 0.016g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.64% 0.11g	0.26% 0.044g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.6% 3.4g	9.15% 12g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	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	6.58% 2.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.63% 2.03g	1.86% 1.04g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Purslane	Valencia Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	1.33% 12μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.9% 0.047mg	7.25% 0.087mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.6% 0.11mg	3.08% 0.04mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3% 0.48mg	1.7% 0.27mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	0.72% 0.036mg	5% 0.25mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.6% 0.073mg	4.85% 0.063mg	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% 12μg	9.75% 39μg	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	23.3% 21mg	54% 48.5mg	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	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Purslane	Valencia Oranges	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.5% 65mg	4% 40mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12.6% 0.11mg	4.1% 0.037mg	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	25% 2mg	1.13% 0.09mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	16% 68mg	2.4% 10mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	13% 0.3mg	1% 0.023mg	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	6.3% 44mg	2.43% 17mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.5% 494mg	5.26% 179mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.64% 0.9μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3% 45mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.55% 0.17mg	0.55% 0.06mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.5% 93g	2.33% 86.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Purslane VS Valencia Oranges per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Purslane versus 100 g of Valencia Oranges to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Purslane vs Valencia Oranges:

• 100 grams of Purslane have 2.8 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B3 than Valencia Oranges.
• While 100 g of Raw Valencia Oranges contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 6.9 times more Vitamin B5, 3.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.3 times more Vitamin C than Raw Purslane.
• Both Purslane and Valencia Oranges provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Purslane have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 100 grams of Valencia Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Raw Purslane as well as Raw Valencia Oranges have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Purslane vs Valencia Oranges:

• 100 grams of Purslane have 1.6 times more Calcium, 3.1 times more Copper, 22.1 times more Iron, 6.8 times more Magnesium, 13.2 times more Manganese, 2.6 times more Phosphorus, 2.8 times more Potassium and more Sodium than Valencia Oranges.
• Both Purslane and Valencia Oranges contain similar levels of Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Valencia Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Iron and Manganese
• Both Raw Purslane as well as Raw Valencia Oranges lack sufficient amounts of Zinc in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Purslane have 11 times more Omega 3 and 2 times more Protein than Valencia Oranges.
• While 100 g of Raw Valencia Oranges contain 3.5 times more Carbohydrate than Raw Purslane.
• 100 grams of Valencia Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Raw Purslane as well as Raw Valencia Oranges provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in 100 grams.