Edible parts
Leaves
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 84 kJ / 20 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.03 g | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.39 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.36 g | 1% |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 26% |
| Folate | 12 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.04 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | — |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.99 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.9 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Purslane, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 169274). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
A succulent, lemony leaf. Potassium and magnesium are the headline figures. Lemon and salt.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leafy. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves.