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Low-calorie vegetable dish with omega-3 from purslane
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane with zucchini (180 g) has 58 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 99 µg of Vitamin K covers 83% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
58
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
7.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 18% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 180 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 18 g | 6 kcal |
| 4 tablespoon (medium) | 72 g | 23 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 320 g | 102 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Purslane with zucchini is a simple vegetable dish made by cooking fresh purslane and zucchini together, often with onion and olive oil. Some home-style versions include tomato, garlic, or rice, so ingredients vary by recipe.
Cook onion and zucchini gently in olive oil, then add washed purslane and let the vegetables soften together. Purslane releases moisture as it cooks, so add liquid sparingly and avoid prolonged cooking to keep the greens from turning mushy.
Yes, Purslane with zucchini can be served cold or at room temperature, especially when made as an olive-oil vegetable dish. Chill it after cooking and add yogurt only when serving if you want a creamy accompaniment.
Purslane with zucchini pairs well with plain yogurt, crusty bread, or a simple grain such as bulgur. For a fuller meal, serve it alongside beans or lentils; the mild vegetables work well with a garlicky yogurt sauce.
Yes, rice is a common addition to Purslane with zucchini and makes it more substantial. Add the rice while the vegetables are cooking and use enough liquid for it to soften without making the dish overly soupy.
Yes, tender purslane stems can go into Purslane with zucchini along with the leaves. Remove thick, woody stems, which take longer to soften, and wash the remaining sprigs carefully because soil can cling between the leaves.
To keep Purslane with zucchini from getting watery, cook it uncovered and avoid adding much extra liquid. Both zucchini and purslane release water, so let the vegetables soften gently and simmer off excess moisture before serving.
Purslane with zucchini keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it once it has cooled, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat so the vegetables are not warmed repeatedly.
Yes, you can freeze Purslane with zucchini, though the zucchini and purslane will usually be softer after thawing. Cool the dish, freeze it in portions, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly.
Yes, purslane contributes plant-based omega-3 fats to Purslane with zucchini. The amount depends on how much purslane is used, and the dish is best considered one food source among a varied diet rather than a concentrated omega-3 source.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
99µg · 83% DV
Vitamin C
25.2mg · 28% DV
Vitamin A
198µg · 22% DV
Vitamin E
2.52mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
522mg · 15% DV
Iron
2.52mg · 14% DV
Sodium
32mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Purslane with zucchini is a home-style Turkish vegetable dish made by cooking tender purslane leaves with zucchini. Onion, tomato and olive oil are common additions, though household recipes vary. The purslane brings a fresh, slightly tangy note, while zucchini softens the dish and makes it pleasantly tender. It can be served warm or chilled, often as part of a Turkish meal alongside bread or bulgur; yogurt is another familiar accompaniment. Mostly vegetables and light in character, it also gets some omega-3 from the purslane. Pair it with a grain or beans for a more substantial meal, or leave off the yogurt for a fully plant-based 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
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
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.