Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.5 MG | 12% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 3% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 7% | |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 3% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Folate, total | 9 UG | 2% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 93 UG | 10% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 78 MG | 6% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.8 MG | 4% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 67 MG | 16% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 37 MG | 3% | |
| Potassium, K | 488 MG | 10% | |
| Sodium, Na | 280 MG | 12% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.2 MG | 2% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 13% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.3 MG | 13% | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.9 UG | 2% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Very low in calories (18 kcal per 100g), suitable for weight management.
- Very low in fat (0.2g per 100g).
About Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Purslane, boiled and drained with salt, is a succulent weed-turned-vegetable with a slightly mucilaginous, lemony quality when cooked. Protein is decent relative to its very low calorie count, and fat contributes a small amount that includes some omega-3 fatty acids unusual in a leaf vegetable. Carbohydrates are minimal. Raw purslane is more common in salads across Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines; cooked it softens considerably and benefits from bold seasoning or acid to counter its mild blandness.
Dietary Information
Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, very low in calories, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Calorie Breakdown
At 18 calories per 100 grams, Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt gets 33% of its calories from protein, 79% from carbohydrates, and 10% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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