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Rapini vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rapini and Dandelion greens

  • Rapini has more Folate, however, Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E , Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 462% more than Rapini.
  • Rapini has 3 times more Folate than Dandelion greens. While Rapini has 83µg of Folate, Dandelion greens have only 27µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Broccoli raab, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Copper +307.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +102.6%
Contains more Copper +307.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66

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.
Rapini
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +222.8%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Equal in Water - 85.6
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 +17.4%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +222.8%
Contains more Other +91.5%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.4%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 3.17g 2.7g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 2.85g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 22kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g 0.71g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 108mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 2.14mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 22mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 73mg 66mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 33mg 76mg Rapini
Zinc 0.77mg 0.41mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.395mg 0.342mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.5µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 1.62mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 20.2mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.806mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.084mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 83µg 27µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.17g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.014g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
86%
Rapini
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.