Purslane, raw Nutrition Facts
Quick answer
One 100 g serving of purslane, raw has 20 calories and 3.4 g of carbs.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories
8.6
| Amount | %DV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 19.4 mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
Vitamins & Minerals
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 212.4 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29.2 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | 0% |
* % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories a day — FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9. Not shown for Trans Fat (no DV established) or Sugars (the DV covers added sugars only; this record's Sugars value is total sugars).
Calories by Macronutrient
Protein 32%
Carbs 54%
Fat 14%
Share of calories from each macronutrient — 4 kcal/g protein & carbs, 9 kcal/g fat (FDA's general Atwater factors).
Common questions
How many calories are in a cup (43 g) of purslane, raw?
A cup (43 g) serving of purslane, raw has 8.6 calories, per USDA FoodData Central.
Is purslane, raw high in vitamin c?
Yes — a 100 g serving of purslane, raw has 21 mg of vitamin c, or 23% of the FDA Daily Value. The FDA considers 20% DV or more "high" and 5% DV or less "low."