Butterbur vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between butterbur and dandelion greens
- Butterbur has more potassium; however, dandelion greens are higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and magnesium.
- Dandelion greens cover your daily need for vitamin A, 56% more than butterbur.
- Butterbur has 2 times more potassium than dandelion greens. While butterbur has 655mg of potassium, dandelion greens have only 397mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butterbur, (fuki), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +65% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +450% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +303% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.39 g
Fats:
0.04 g
Carbs:
3.61 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
1.46 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +592.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.3% |
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Water
~85.6g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg | 649% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 508µg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 3.1mg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 3.44mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.251mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 397mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 187mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.171mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 66mg | 8% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.39g | 2.7g | 5% |
| Folate | 10µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.806mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.274mg | 0.342mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Calories | 14kcal | 45kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.61g | 9.2g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.61g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% |
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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
12%
194%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
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 ($)