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Dandelion greens vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Artichoke

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Artichoke is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 636% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 508 times more Vitamin A RAE than Artichoke. Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Artichoke contains 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +142.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.5%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Equal in Potassium - 370
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +142.2%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.5%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Equal in Potassium - 370

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 A +78061.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.4%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
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%
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% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin A +78061.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.4%
Contains more Folate +151.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Equal in Water - 84.94
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Equal in Water - 84.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 5.11g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 3.27g Artichoke
Fats 0.7g 0.15g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 10.51g Artichoke
Calories 45kcal 47kcal Artichoke
Sugar 0.71g 0.99g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 187mg 44mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.28mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 60mg Artichoke
Phosphorus 66mg 90mg Artichoke
Potassium 397mg 370mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 94mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.49mg Artichoke
Copper 0.171mg 0.231mg Artichoke
Manganese 0.342mg 0.256mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 13IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 11.7mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.072mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.066mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.116mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 68µg Artichoke
Vitamin K 778.4µg 14.8µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.005g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.064g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Artichoke
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
246%
Dandelion greens
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/nutrients
  2. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.