Purslane · Portulaca oleracea

Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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18 kcal Calories

1.5 g Protein

3.6 g Carbs

0.2 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 60/100

How many beneficial nutrients Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

18 kcal / serving

65% from carbs

Carbs 65%

3.6 g per serving
Fat 8%

0.2 g per serving
Protein 27%

1.5 g per serving

What Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value.

Magnesium16% Copper13% Manganese13% Vitamin C12% Vitamin A (RAE)10% Potassium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	3.6 g	1%

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.2 g	0%
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	1.5 g	3%
Histidine	23.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	53.0 mg	—
Leucine	91.0 mg	—
Lysine	65.0 mg	—
Methionine	14.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	58.0 mg	—
Threonine	50.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	16.0 mg	—
Valine	72.0 mg	—
Alanine	57.0 mg	—
Arginine	57.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	77.0 mg	—
Cystine	10.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	219.0 mg	—
Glycine	46.0 mg	—
Proline	70.0 mg	—
Serine	45.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	24.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	93.0 mcg	10%
Vitamin C	10.5 mg	12%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	~	—
Vitamin K	~	—
Thiamin (B1)	0.0 mg	3%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate (B9)	9.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.0 mg	1%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	78.0 mg	6%
Iron	0.8 mg	4%
Magnesium	67.0 mg	16%
Phosphorus	37.0 mg	3%
Potassium	488.0 mg	10%
Sodium	44.0 mg	2%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.3 mg	13%
Selenium	0.9 mcg	2%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	~	—
Caffeine	~	—
Theobromine	~	—
Ash	1.3 g	—

About Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a succulent leafy green with smooth, paddle-shaped leaves and reddish stems, often dismissed as a garden weed yet eaten as a prized vegetable around the world. It has a crisp, juicy texture and a mild, lemony, slightly salty flavor. Despite its humble reputation, purslane is a nutritional standout, ranking among the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, and it delivers vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, and antioxidants for almost no calories.

The tender leaves and stems are eaten raw in salads, where they add a refreshing crunch, stirred into soups and stews as a natural thickener, or quickly sauteed. It turns up in Mediterranean, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cooking. Choose fresh, firm sprigs, and store purslane wrapped in the refrigerator, using it within a couple of days while it is at its crispest.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

There are 18 calories in 100 g of Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 78 calories in 1 squash (431 g).

How much protein is in Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 3.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?

Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a good source of Magnesium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin A (RAE) and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.