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Light purslane preparation with lemon, notable for omega-3 and vitamin C
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Purslane with lemon (70 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 22 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 266 µg of Vitamin K covers 222% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 70 g
15
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 27% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 31 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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 cup (chopped) | 70 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 12 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 20 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 35 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 20 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 48 kcal |
Calculated from 22 calories per 100 g.
To make purslane with lemon, wash and chop the leaves and tender stems, then toss them with lemon juice and olive oil. Add the dressing just before serving so the leaves stay crisp rather than turning limp.
Yes, purslane with lemon can be eaten raw as a salad. Rinse the leaves and stems thoroughly to remove grit, drain them well, and dress them with lemon shortly before serving.
Add the lemon to purslane with lemon just before you serve it. Lemon juice can make the leaves soften and release liquid if they sit dressed for too long, so keep the dressing separate until mealtime.
No, purslane with lemon does not need to be cooked; it is commonly served raw. You can also briefly sauté the purslane, then add lemon juice after taking it off the heat to keep the lemon flavor fresh.
Purslane with lemon tastes fresh, mildly tangy, and slightly citrusy. Purslane has a succulent, gently tart quality of its own, while lemon brightens it; olive oil or a little garlic can make the dressing rounder.
Yes, you can add yogurt to purslane with lemon for a creamy salad. Start with a small amount of lemon because yogurt is already tangy, and mix the dressing before tossing it with the purslane.
Purslane with lemon pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, beans, and other savory mains. Its bright, fresh flavor also works alongside roasted vegetables or bread, without needing a heavy dressing.
Choose purslane with plump, bright-green leaves and firm, tender stems for purslane with lemon. Avoid bunches with yellowing, crushed, or slimy leaves, and use the greens while they still look fresh.
Store the purslane undressed and refrigerated, then add lemon just before serving. If you have already dressed the salad, cover and chill it promptly, but expect the leaves to soften as they sit.
You can freeze purslane, but frozen and thawed leaves become soft, so they are not a good substitute for fresh purslane with lemon salad. Save frozen purslane for soups or cooked dishes instead.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
266µg · 222% DV
Vitamin E
8.54mg · 57% DV
Vitamin C
16.8mg · 19% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Magnesium
48mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
343mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.21mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Sodium
31mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 15 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (70 g):
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Purslane with lemon is a simple preparation of purslane, a leafy plant with tender, succulent leaves and stems, dressed or served with lemon. Across the Mediterranean, it is often eaten raw in salads, though the leaves and stems can also be briefly cooked. In Turkish home cooking, it may be served simply with lemon and olive oil, or alongside a meal.
Its crisp, juicy leaves have a mild, slightly tangy flavour, brightened by the citrus. Enjoy it as a fresh side or salad, especially with grilled foods or beans. Purslane is notable for omega-3 and vitamin C, while the dish remains light at 22 calories per 100 g. Add a little yoghurt for a heartier Turkish-style plate, or keep the dressing modest for a lighter serving.
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.