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Sea purslane

Latin Halimione portulacoides · EN Sea purslane · halimione · orache · saltbush · SK Sea purslane

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.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy84 kJ / 20 kcal1%
Protein1.8 g4%
Carbohydrate3 g1%
Fibre2.1 g
Natural sugars0.3 g
Fat0.3 g
Vitamin A24 µg RE3%
Vitamin C12 mg15%
Vitamin K28 µg37%
Folate8 µg4%
Calcium104 mg13%
Iron1.5 mg11%
Magnesium88 mg23%
Potassium242 mg12%
Zinc0.2 mg2%
Sodium820 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Silvery marsh leaves. Magnesium and calcium in a salty bite. A garnish green; sodium is high, as with samphire.

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Sea purslane (Halimione portulacoides; SK Sea purslane) 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.

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