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Purslane (raw)

The weed with more omega-3 than any other leaf.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g20 kcal 2.0 g3.4 g 0.9 g0.4 g
Per 100 kcal— 10.1 g17.0 g 4.5 g1.8 g
One cup · 43 g9 kcal0.9 g1.5 g0.4 g0.2 g

Where the calories come from

protein 33%carbs 54%fat 13%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars—
Saturated fat—
Sodium45 mg · 2% DV
Potassium494 mg · 11% DV
Calcium65 mg · 5% DV
Iron2 mg · 11% DV
Magnesium68 mg · 16% DV
Vitamin C21.0 mg · 23% DV
Folate (DFE)12 mcg · 3% DV
Choline12.8 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.07 mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus44 mg · 4% DV
Copper0.11 mg · 12% DV
Potassium : sodium11.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein0.9 g · 2% DVFiber0.4 g · 1% DVPotassium212 mg · 5% DVCalcium28 mg · 2% DVIron0.9 mg · 5% DVMagnesium29 mg · 7% DVSodium19 mg · 1% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169274 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1478 gfor 30 g protein
296 kcalthose grams cost
0.9 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPurslane
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPurslane
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPurslane

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gSwiss chard9.5 g#9 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Purslane0.9 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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