Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 squash · 431 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.4g27% of calories
- Carbs15g65% of calories
- Fat0.8g8% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 squash, 431 g) has 78 calories, with 6.4 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (45% DV), Vitamin C (50% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (30% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A45%
- Vitamin C50%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Vitamin B623%
- Calcium34%
- Iron41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine11%
- Niacin12%
- Folate (B9)10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 squash (431 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 401 μg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Folate (B9) | 39 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 336 mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 2,103 mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 289 mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 159 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Purslane (raw)20
- Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)18
- Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)18
Burning 78 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 15minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 9minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 11minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
One serving of Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 squash) has 78 calories, which works out to 18 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 27% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
190 mg per serving.
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