Purslane

Purslane

Purslane is a leaf vegetable that can be used either fresh in salads or cooked like spinach.

It has a slightly sour and salty taste and is eaten throughout much of Europe and Asia. Because of its mucilaginous quality it is also suitable for soups and stews.

Purslane contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable plant. And according to Dr. Artemis Simopoulos - world renowned author and nutrition researcher- purslane has .01 mg/g of EPA - an omega-3 fatty acid normally found mostly in fish and some algae (like spirulina).

Purslane is also an excellent source of magnesium, beta-carotene and vitamin C.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Magnesium
*Good Source of: Iron, Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Buy fresh purslane with crisp, bright leaves. Store in the crisper of your refrigerator.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-cup(s) PURSLANE,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 21

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	4.4 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	1.7 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	1702.8 IU	34%
Vitamin C	27.1mg	45%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	15.5 mcg	4%
Niacin	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.14 mg	8%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	4%
MINERALS
Calcium	83.8 mg	8%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	2.6 mg	14%
Magnesium	87.7 mg	22%
Manganese	0.39 mg	20%
Phosphorous	56.8 mg	6%
Potassium	637.3 mg	18%
Selenium	1.2 mcg	2%
Sodium	58 mg	2%
Zinc	0.22 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).