To my surprise, the USDA database lists purslane and gives a
nutritional breakdown.  It does not give lipid information, other
than to list total lipid content as a mere .1 gram per 100 grams.
Well, that's not surprising.  It's another reason to favor animal
sources of w-3 fats, since animals *concentrate* these fats.
Nevertheless, the w-3 fats are not needed in large amounts.  They
serve as precursors to the eicosanoids, which are produced in
very tiny quantities.

Purslane is rich in potassium, with almost .5 grams per 100
grams.  It also has 1,320 IU of vitamin A, which is respectable.

Todd Moody
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