Cardoon vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cardoon and dandelion greens different?
- Cardoon is higher in folate and copper; however, dandelion greens are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for dandelion greens is 56% higher.
- Cardoon contains 3 times more folate than dandelion greens. While cardoon contains 68µg of folate, dandelion greens contain only 27µg.
Cardoon, raw and Dandelion greens, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +167.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +342.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +302.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +151.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.07 g
Water:
94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +126% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.3% |
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Water
~85.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +646.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg | 649% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 508µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 35mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 3.1mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 3.44mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 187mg | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 27µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.251mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.5g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.171mg | 7% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.084mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.342mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.806mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.306g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.07g | 9.2g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.011g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.47g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 400mg | 397mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.71g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.014g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
194%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardoon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
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 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.