Purslane (raw) nutrition facts
Portulaca oleracea
100 grams of purslane, raw contain 20 calories, 2 g of protein, 3.4 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (23% DV). Most of its calories (54%) come from carbs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.36 g0%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 45 mg2%
Total carbohydrate 3.39 g1%
Protein 2.03 g4%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 65 mg5%
Iron 1.99 mg11%
Potassium 494 mg11%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Protein 33%Carbs 54%Fat 13%
20calories
2.03 gprotein
3.39 gcarbs
0.36 gfat
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin C23%
- Magnesium16%
- Copper13%
- Manganese13%
- Iron11%
- Potassium11%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.04 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.99 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.9 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Purslane (raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 | 63.7 | -69% |
| Protein | 2.03 g | 2.82 g | -28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.39 g | 12.5 g | -73% |
| Total fat | 0.36 g | 1.01 g | -64% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 157 mg | -71% |
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