Calories in Purslane, raw
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Purslane, raw contains 20 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (43 g) provides about 9 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 33% from protein and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 16% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 13% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.36 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 45 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.036 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.073 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium ? | 68 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus ? | 44 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 494 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.3 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 33%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 13%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fat0.36 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium45 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (9)
| Water C | 92.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 84 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,320 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 12 µg |
Other forms of Purslane
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 18 | 1.5 g | 3.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 18 | 1.5 g | 3.6 g | 0.19 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Cornsalad, raw Raw | 21 | 2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Vinespinach, (basella), raw Raw | 19 | 1.8 g | 3.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Borage, raw Raw | 21 | 1.8 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Amaranth leaves, raw Raw | 23 | 2.5 g | 4 g | 0.33 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Lettuce, leaf, green, raw Raw | 19 | 1.1 g | 4.1 g | 0.16 g |
| Pumpkin flowers, raw Raw | 15 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.07 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw purslane?
100 g of raw purslane has 20 kcal. 1 cup (43 g): about 9 kcal. 1 plant (3 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in raw purslane?
Raw purslane contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.87 g in 1 cup (43 g). About 33% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw purslane?
Raw purslane has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw purslane?
Raw purslane contains 0.36 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw purslane contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (23% DV), magnesium (16% DV), manganese (13% DV), copper (13% DV) and iron (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw purslane?
100 g contains 45 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does purslane have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, purslane, raw has 20 kcal, while purslane, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 18 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169274. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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