Dandelion greens vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between dandelion greens and borage
- The amount of vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2 in dandelion greens is higher than in borage.
- Dandelion greens cover your daily vitamin A needs 119% more than borage.
- Borage has 3 times less vitamin B1 than dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 0.19mg of vitamin B1, while borage has 0.06mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Borage, 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 CalciumCalcium | +101.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 AVitamin A | +141.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
93 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.7g
~equal in
Water
~93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1407.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.17g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg | 649% | |
| Vitamin A | 508µg | 210µg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 3.44mg | 23% | |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg | 0.084mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 93mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 13µg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 3.3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 470mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.2g | 3.06g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 21kcal | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.109g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.7g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 76mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.342mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.211g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
194%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.17 g)
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 ($)
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.