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How Many Calories in Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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18
calories per 100g
21 calories per 1 cup (115g)
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1.5gProtein
3.5gCarbs
0.2gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)5 kcal0.4g
100g18 kcal1.5g
1 cup21 kcal1.7g
grams
18kcal
1.5gprotein
3.5gcarbs
0.2gfat
0.0gfibre

A purslane, cooked, boiled, drained contains 18 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup (115g) provides about 21 calories. Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (115g)
Calories18 kcal21 kcal
Protein1.5g1.7g
Carbohydrates3.5g4.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat0.2g0.2g
of which Saturates0.0g0.0g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium44.0mg51mg
Potassium488.0mg561mg
Calcium78.0mg90mg
Iron0.8mg0.9mg
Vitamin C10.5mg12.1mg
Vitamin A93.0µg107µg
Selenium0.9µg1µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does purslane, cooked, boiled, drained fit your diet?

Low-carb / keto

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 3.5g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Weight management

At 18 calories per 100g, purslane, cooked, boiled, drained is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in purslane, cooked, boiled, drained per 100g?

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 18 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is purslane, cooked, boiled, drained high in calories?

A 1 cup of purslane, cooked, boiled, drained (115g) has around 21 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is purslane, cooked, boiled, drained good for weight loss?

At 18 calories per 100g, purslane, cooked, boiled, drained is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup provides about 21 calories.

How much protein is in purslane, cooked, boiled, drained?

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 1.5g of protein per 100g.

Is purslane, cooked, boiled, drained a good source of fibre?

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does purslane, cooked, boiled, drained compare to vinegar, distilled?

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained has 18 calories per 100g, close to vinegar, distilled at 18 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is purslane, cooked, boiled, drained keto-friendly?

Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 3.5g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of purslane, cooked, boiled, drained for 20g of protein?

With 1.5g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1333g of purslane, cooked, boiled, drained to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to purslane, cooked, boiled, drained by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Purslane, Cooked, Boiled, Drained (this page)18 kcal1.5g3.5g0.2g
Vinegar, Distilled18 kcal0.0g0.0g0.0g
Asparagus, Frozen, Cooked, Boiled18 kcal3.0g1.9g0.4g
Celery, Cooked, Boiled, Drained18 kcal0.8g4.0g0.2g
Celtuce, Raw18 kcal0.8g3.6g0.3g
Peppers, Sweet, Green, Canned18 kcal0.8g3.9g0.3g
Peppers, Sweet, Green, Frozen18 kcal0.9g3.9g0.2g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.