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Provides protein from eggs and omega-3 from purslane
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane omelette (140 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 154 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.4 g of carbs, 12.7 g of protein, 16.5 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 109.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 91% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 2 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
216
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
3.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
12.7g
· 25% DV
Fat
16.5g
· 21% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 6% · Protein 24% · Fat 70%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.5 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.34 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 231 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 216 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 35 g | 54 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 70 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 139 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 293 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 339 kcal |
Calculated from 154 calories per 100 g.
To make a purslane omelette, wash and chop the purslane, cook it briefly in a pan, then pour in beaten eggs. Cook until the eggs are set. Let excess moisture evaporate before adding the eggs so the omelette holds together.
Cooking purslane briefly first is usually best. It softens the leaves and releases some of their moisture, helping the eggs cook evenly rather than turning watery. Add the eggs once most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated.
A purslane omelette has a mild, slightly tangy and fresh flavor, with tender greens folded into savory eggs. Young leaves tend to taste milder than mature ones, so avoid overpowering them with strongly flavored sauces or seasonings.
Yes, but only use wild purslane you can identify with certainty and collect from an area free of pesticides, roadside pollution, and animal waste. Wash it thoroughly and discard damaged or tough parts before cooking it with eggs.
To keep a purslane omelette from becoming watery, dry the washed greens well and sauté them until their released liquid has mostly evaporated before adding eggs. Cook in batches if the pan is crowded, since piled-up greens steam rather than sauté.
Yes, feta, goat cheese, or cheddar can go well in a purslane omelette. Crumble or grate in a modest amount near the end of cooking; salty cheeses may make extra salt unnecessary, so taste before seasoning.
Yes, a purslane omelette can be eaten cold, though the eggs and greens are usually more pleasant warm. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and do not leave the cooked omelette sitting out for an extended time.
Serve a purslane omelette with toast, a simple tomato salad, or roasted potatoes for a fuller meal. For a lighter pairing, choose fresh vegetables; their crisp texture contrasts with the soft eggs and cooked purslane.
A cooked purslane omelette keeps for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it and refrigerate it promptly, then reheat only the portion you plan to eat until it is hot throughout.
You can freeze a purslane omelette, but the texture often suffers: eggs may turn rubbery and the greens can become watery after thawing. For a better result, make only what you will eat soon and refrigerate any leftovers.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
109.2µg · 91% DV
Biotin
15.4µg · 51% DV
B12
0.87µg · 36% DV
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
218mg · 31% DV
Iodine
31µg · 21% DV
Iron
2.94mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
399mg · 12% DV
Sodium
231mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Purslane omelette combines eggs with the tender leaves and stems of purslane, a leafy plant used in Turkish home cooking. The purslane is usually washed, briefly softened in a pan, then cooked with beaten eggs; some cooks add onion, while a simple version lets its gently tangy, green flavour come through.
Soft and moist, it works for breakfast or as a light lunch, often served with bread, tomatoes or yoghurt. Outside Turkey, purslane may be less familiar, but it can be treated like other tender greens: wash it well and trim any tough stems. Eggs provide protein, while purslane contributes omega-3 fats. Use a little oil and avoid overcooking the greens for a lighter, fresher omelette.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.