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Chinese broccoli vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese broccoli and Dandelion greens?

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in Folate, while Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 578% higher.
  • Dandelion greens have 4 times less Folate than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 99µg of Folate, while Dandelion greens have 27µg.

We used Broccoli, chinese, cooked and Dandelion greens, raw types in this comparison.

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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 -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains more Calcium +87%
Contains more Iron +453.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Copper +180.3%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Contains more Calcium +87%
Contains more Iron +453.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Copper +180.3%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +817.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
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 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +817.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +127.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.6
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +127.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.306
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.306

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 1.14g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.72g 0.7g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.81g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 22kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.84g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2.5g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 100mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.56mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 18mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 41mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 261mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 7mg 76mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.061mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.264mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 1.3µg 0.5µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 28.2mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.084mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 99µg 27µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.17g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.014g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.306g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.