Purslane Nutrition facts
Purslane
Soft, succulent purslane leaves have more omega-3 fatty acids than in some of the fish oils. If you are a vegetarian and pledge to avoid all forms of animal products, then here is the answer! Go for this healthy dark-green leafy vegetable and soon you will forget fish!
Botanically, this herbaceous leafy vegetable belongs to the family of Portulacaceae and scientifically known as Portulaca oleracea.
Other common names in place for this green leafy are pursley, pigweed, or verdolaga.
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Source of Calorie
16
Calories
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Carbs3.40 g 69%
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Protein1.30 g 26%
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Fat0.10 g 5%
How long to burn off 16 Calories?
*Approximate base minutes for a 25-year-old, 65 kg adult at moderate intensity.
Swimming
3
min
Jogging
3
min
Cycling
3
min
Walking
4
min
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 16 Kcal | 1.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.30 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 12 µg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0.480 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.036 mg | 1% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.073 mg | 5.5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.112 mg | 8.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1320 IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 35% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 10.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 65 mg | 6.5% |
| Copper | 0.113 mg | 12.5% |
| Iron | 1.99 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.303 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 1.5% |