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Corn grain vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn grain and Dandelion greens

  • Corn grain has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Dandelion greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 648% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 31 times less Selenium than Corn grain. Corn grain contains 15.5µg of Selenium, while Dandelion greens contain 0.5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn grain, yellow 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +439%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4648.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +602%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +259366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 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 ProteinProtein +248.9%
Contains more FatsFats +577.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +707.2%
Contains more WaterWater +725.5%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8835.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +606.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 365kcal 45kcal Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 2.7g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.7g Corn grain
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 66.96g 5.7g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 9.2g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 36mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 287mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Iron 2.71mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.64g 0.71g Corn grain
Fiber 7.3g 3.5g Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.171mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 0.41mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 66mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 76mg Corn grain
Vitamin A 214IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.485mg 0.342mg Corn grain
Selenium 15.5µg 0.5µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.19mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 0.806mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.084mg Corn grain
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.251mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 19µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Choline 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.667g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 0.014g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.306g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grain Dandelion greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Corn grain
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.