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Agar vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Agar and Dandelion greens

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Copper, and Calcium, however, Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 628% more than Agar.
  • Dandelion greens have 36 times less Vitamin B5 than Agar. Agar has 3.018mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens have 0.084mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried and Dandelion greens, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +234.2%
Contains more Iron +590.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2038.9%
Contains more Potassium +183.4%
Contains more Zinc +1314.6%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +1157.3%
Contains more Selenium +1380%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Calcium +234.2%
Contains more Iron +590.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2038.9%
Contains more Potassium +183.4%
Contains more Zinc +1314.6%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +1157.3%
Contains more Selenium +1380%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin E +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +2048.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299%
Contains more Vitamin K +3090.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 610% 69% 0% 117% 48% 60% 16% 6% 58% 21% 0% 1946%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +2048.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299%
Contains more Vitamin K +3090.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Carbs +779.1%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +886.2%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Carbs +779.1%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +886.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Dandelion greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 5.7g Agar
Protein 6.21g 2.7g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 80.88g 9.2g Agar
Calories 306kcal 45kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 7.7g 3.5g Agar
Calcium 625mg 187mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 3.1mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 36mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 1125mg 397mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 76mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 5.8mg 0.41mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.171mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.342mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.5µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 5mg 3.44mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.084mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.251mg Agar
Folate 580µg 27µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.17g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.014g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Dandelion greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Agar
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.