Collard Greens vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Collard Greens and Dandelion greens different?
- Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Collard Greens.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 310% higher.
Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -80.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.3% |
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 | +159.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +68.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
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Protein
~2.7g
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Fats
~0.7g
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Water
~85.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 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 | -72.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.9% |
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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| Calories | 33kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 2.71g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.72g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.65g | 5.7g |
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| Carbs | 5.65g | 9.2g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 141mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 117mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 1.13mg | 3.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 4g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 32mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7600IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 380µg | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.51mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.575mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.218mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin K | 406.6µg | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 38.4mg | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.047g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.173g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.086mg |
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| Leucine | 0.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.028mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
129%
228%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
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 ($)