Edible parts
Leaves
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 67 kJ / 16 kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Fibre | 1 g | — |
| Natural sugars | 0.4 g | — |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.41 g | — |
| Vitamin A | 132 µg RE | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 12.2 mg | 102% |
| Vitamin K | 25 µg | 33% |
| Folate | 12 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 68 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.17 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 45 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
The omega-3 weed. ALA in a succulent leaf, plus vitamin E you do not expect from a green. Lemon and salt.
Season
Often seasonal where grown; year-round when imported or stored.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea; SK Portulaka) 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.