Chrysanthemum vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chrysanthemum and dandelion greens
- Chrysanthemum is richer in folate and manganese, yet dandelion greens are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for dandelion greens is 357% higher.
- Chrysanthemum contains 7 times more folate than dandelion greens. Chrysanthemum contains 177µg of folate, while dandelion greens contain 27µg.
Food types used in this article are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 | +42.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.6% |
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 | +163.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +555.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +337.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +122.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.36 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
3.02 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.6% |
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Water
~85.6g
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Other
~1.8g
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 | 350µg | 778.4µg | 357% |
| Vitamin A | 116µg | 508µg | 44% |
| Folate | 177µg | 27µg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 35mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.943mg | 0.342mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.44mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.29mg | 3.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.144mg | 0.26mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 187mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176mg | 0.251mg | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 567mg | 397mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.171mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.531mg | 0.806mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 118mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.02g | 9.2g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.36g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Calories | 24kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.02g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 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
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194%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum 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 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.