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Borage vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Borage and Dandelion greens

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2 in Dandelion greens are higher than in Borage.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 33% more than Borage.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Borage, raw 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.
Borage
Borage
5
:
5
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +31.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.1
Equal in Sodium - 76
Equal in Manganese - 0.342
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +101.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +31.5%
Equal in Iron - 3.1
Equal in Sodium - 76
Equal in Manganese - 0.342

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.
Borage
Borage
1
:
8
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.8%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 35
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Dandelion greens
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 B3 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.8%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
1
:
3
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.6
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Dandelion greens
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 +50%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Contains more Other +25%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
1
:
1
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1407.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.17
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1407.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.17

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 1.8g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.7g
Carbs 3.06g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 21kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Borage
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 93mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.3mg 3.1mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 36mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 470mg 397mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 76mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.2mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.13mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.349mg 0.342mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 35mg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.806mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 13µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.17g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.014g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage Dandelion greens
Low Fats diet Equal
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
39%
Borage
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.17 g)
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 minerals?
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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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.