Watercress, raw vs Purslane, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Watercress, raw 11 kcal Purslane, raw 16 kcal
Calories
11 kcal 16 kcal
Protein
2.3 g 1.3 g
Carbs
1.3 g 3.4 g
Fiber
0.5 g ~
Sugars
0.2 g ~
Fat
0.1 g 0.1 g
Sodium
41 mg 45 mg

Key takeaways

  • Watercress, raw has 31% fewer calories (11 kcal vs 16 kcal).
  • Watercress, raw has more protein (2.3 g vs 1.3 g).
  • Watercress, raw has more carbs (1.3 g vs 3.4 g).
  • Watercress, raw has more sodium (41 mg vs 45 mg).
MacronutrientsWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Calories 11 kcal 16 kcal
Protein 2.3 g 1.3 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g
Total Carbohydrate 1.3 g 3.4 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g ~
Total Sugars 0.2 g ~
Water 95.1 g 93.9 g
CarbohydratesWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Total Carbohydrate 1.3 g 3.4 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g ~
Total Sugars 0.2 g ~
Fats & Fatty AcidsWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g ~
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g ~
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g ~
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 23.0 mg ~
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 12.0 mg ~
Protein & Amino AcidsWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Protein 2.3 g 1.3 g
Histidine 40.0 mg 20.0 mg
Isoleucine 93.0 mg 47.0 mg
Leucine 166.0 mg 80.0 mg
Lysine 134.0 mg 57.0 mg
Methionine 20.0 mg 12.0 mg
Phenylalanine 114.0 mg 51.0 mg
Threonine 133.0 mg 44.0 mg
Tryptophan 30.0 mg 14.0 mg
Valine 137.0 mg 63.0 mg
Alanine 137.0 mg 50.0 mg
Arginine 150.0 mg 50.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 187.0 mg 68.0 mg
Cystine 7.0 mg 9.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 190.0 mg 191.0 mg
Glycine 112.0 mg 40.0 mg
Proline 96.0 mg 61.0 mg
Serine 60.0 mg 39.0 mg
Tyrosine 63.0 mg 21.0 mg
VitaminsWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 160.0 mcg 66.0 mcg
Vitamin C 43.0 mg 21.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E 1.0 mg ~
Vitamin K 250.0 mcg ~
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.0 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.2 mg 0.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 9.0 mcg 12.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.3 mg 0.0 mg
Choline 9.0 mg 12.8 mg
MineralsWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Calcium 120.0 mg 65.0 mg
Iron 0.2 mg 2.0 mg
Magnesium 21.0 mg 68.0 mg
Phosphorus 60.0 mg 44.0 mg
Potassium 330.0 mg 494.0 mg
Sodium 41.0 mg 45.0 mg
Zinc 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.2 mg 0.3 mg
Selenium 0.9 mcg 0.9 mcg
SterolsWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherWatercress, rawPurslane, raw
Alcohol 0.0 g ~
Caffeine 0.0 mg ~
Theobromine 0.0 mg ~
Ash 1.2 g 1.3 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Watercress, raw or Purslane, raw?

Watercress, raw has fewer calories: 11 kcal for Watercress, raw vs 16 kcal for Purslane, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Watercress, raw or Purslane, raw?

Watercress, raw has more protein: 2.3 g for Watercress, raw vs 1.3 g for Purslane, raw per 100 g.

Is Watercress, raw or Purslane, raw healthier?

Watercress, raw is lower in calories, and Watercress, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.