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Cassava vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Dandelion greens

  • Cassava contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper than Dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 647% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, 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 less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +1048.1%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Copper +71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Manganese +12.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +1048.1%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Copper +71%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +78061.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +40868.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.806
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +78061.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +40868.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.806
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +313.7%
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +190.3%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 Carbs +313.7%
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +190.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.5%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +435.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +537.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 5.7g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.28g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 38.06g 9.2g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 45kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 1.8g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 16mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.27mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 21mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 27mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 271mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 14mg 76mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.1mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.384mg 0.342mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.19mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 20.6mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.806mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.084mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 1.9µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.17g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.014g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.