Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 115 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g27% of calories
- Carbs4.1g66% of calories
- Fat0.2g7% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) (1 cup, 115 g) has 21 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 4.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A12%
- Vitamin C13%
- Iron11%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium18%
- Copper15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (115 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 107 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 10 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 90 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 561 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 77 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 43 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 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 21 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 2minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)?
One serving of Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) (1 cup) has 21 calories, which works out to 18 calories per 100 g. That is about 1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Purslane (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 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, salted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 66% 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, salted)?
322 mg per serving.
