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Dandelion greens vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dandelion greens and Green bean

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 in Dandelion greens are higher than in Green bean.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 609% more than Green bean.
  • Green bean has 16 times less Vitamin A RAE than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Green bean has 32µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
9
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +376.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.6%
Contains more Potassium +171.9%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
9
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin A +1505.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1525.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Dandelion greens
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin A +1505.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +647.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +260.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1525.1%
Contains more Folate +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +146.6%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Dandelion greens
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Other +146.6%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%

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 Green bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 4.68g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.89g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.28g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 7.88g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 35kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 3.63g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.2g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 44mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.65mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 29mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 146mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.41mg 0.25mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.057mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.285mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 633IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 32µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.46mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 9.7mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.074mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.097mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.614mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.074mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.056mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 33µg Green bean
Vitamin K 778.4µg 47.9µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.011g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.145g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Green bean
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
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.