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Leafy salad with omega-3, vitamin C, and fiber
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane salad with carrot (120 g) has 34 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.2 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 114 µg of Vitamin K covers 95% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
34
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 20% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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) | 120 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 15 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 55 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 67 kcal |
Calculated from 28 calories per 100 g.
Purslane salad with carrot is made by tossing washed, dried purslane leaves and tender stems with grated carrot. Dress it with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt just before serving so the leaves stay crisp.
Yes, purslane salad with carrot is usually served raw. Wash the purslane thoroughly and dry it well before combining it with grated carrot; cooking the leaves makes the salad softer and less crisp.
Purslane salad with carrot tastes fresh and mildly tangy, with a slight lemony quality from the purslane and sweetness from the carrot. Its flavor changes with the dressing; yogurt makes it creamier, while olive oil and lemon keep it bright.
To clean purslane for purslane salad with carrot, separate the leaves and tender stems and rinse them several times in a bowl of water. Lift them out rather than pouring off the water, so grit stays behind, then drain and dry thoroughly.
You can wash and dry the purslane and grate the carrot ahead, but keep the components covered in the refrigerator. Mix in the dressing shortly before serving; dressed purslane quickly softens and releases water.
Yes, the tender stems can go into purslane salad with carrot along with the leaves. Remove any thick or tough stems, then rinse everything carefully to get rid of soil before chopping and serving.
Purslane salad with carrot pairs well with grilled or roasted dishes, beans, and other hearty meals. Its fresh, tangy flavor also works as part of a larger salad spread, whether you dress it with lemon and oil or yogurt.
Yes, yogurt is a common way to make purslane salad with carrot creamy. Stir the well-drained purslane and grated carrot into plain yogurt; add garlic if you like, and mix it in shortly before serving.
No, the carrot in purslane salad with carrot is usually grated raw. It adds sweetness and crunch alongside the tender leaves; grate it finely if you prefer the salad to have a softer texture.
No, freezing purslane salad with carrot is not recommended. The raw leaves release water and turn limp when thawed, so the salad loses its fresh texture; prepare only what you plan to serve and refrigerate any leftovers.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
114µg · 95% DV
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin E
1.92mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
492mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.8mg · 10% DV
Sodium
26mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Purslane salad with carrot combines the tender, succulent leaves and stems of purslane with grated carrot. It is a simple salad found in Turkish and wider Mediterranean home cooking, commonly dressed with olive oil and lemon; some versions use a yoghurt dressing instead.
Purslane has a gently tangy, fresh taste and a crisp, juicy bite, while carrot adds sweetness. Serve it as a side with grilled food, beans or other everyday dishes, or enjoy it as part of a light lunch. The leafy salad provides fibre and vitamin C, and purslane contributes plant-based omega-3. At 28 calories per 100 g, it makes a light addition to a meal; use a modest amount of dressing to keep it that way.
Very 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.