Purslane, raw

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Primary Source
USDA FoodData Central
USDA Foundation Foods Database
Official ID
169274
Verified: 2026-06-07
Official USDA Description
Purslane, raw
Data Acquisition Date: 2026-06-07
Standard ProfileUSDA VerifiedNRC Compliant

Complete Nutrient Profile (per 100g)

Energy (2) (per 100g)

Calories (kcal)
20.00 kcal
energy_kcal
Energy (kJ)
84.00 kJ
energy_kj

Macronutrient (5) (per 100g)

Ash
1.36 g
ash
Carbohydrates
3.39 g
carbohydrate_by_difference
Protein
2.03 g
protein
Total Fat
0.36 g
total_lipid_fat
Water
92.90 g
water

Major Mineral (5) (per 100g)

Calcium
65.00 mg
calcium_ca
Magnesium
68.00 mg
magnesium_mg
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
phosphorus_p
Potassium
494.00 mg
potassium_k
Sodium
45.00 mg
sodium_na

Trace Mineral (5) (per 100g)

Copper
0.11 mg
copper_cu
Iron
1.99 mg
iron_fe
Manganese
0.30 mg
manganese_mn
Selenium
0.90 µg
selenium_se
Zinc
0.17 mg
zinc_zn

Fat-Soluble Vitamin (1) (per 100g)

Vitamin A Compounds
Vitamin A (IU)
1320.00 IU
vitamin_a_iu

Water-Soluble Vitamin (10) (per 100g)

B Vitamins
Folate
12.00 µg
folate_total
Folate (DFE)
12.00 µg
folate_dfe
Folate (Food)
12.00 µg
folate_food
Niacin (B3)
0.48 mg
niacin
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
0.04 mg
pantothenic_acid
Riboflavin (B2)
0.11 mg
riboflavin
Thiamine (B1)
0.05 mg
thiamin
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.07 mg
vitamin_b_6
Choline & Related
Choline
12.80 mg
choline_total
Vitamin C
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
21.00 mg
vitamin_c_total_ascorbic_acid

Note: All values are per 100g of raw ingredient. Nutrient density and bioavailability may vary based on preparation method, storage conditions, and individual animal factors.

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