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Dandelion greens vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dandelion greens and Butterbur

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Butterbur is higher in Potassium.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 56% more than Butterbur.
  • Dandelion greens have 31 times more Iron than Butterbur. While Dandelion greens have 3.1mg of Iron, Butterbur has only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dandelion greens, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), 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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
7
:
3
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Iron +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +66%
Contains more Manganese +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Butterbur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +81.6%
Contains more Iron +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +450%
Contains more Zinc +156.3%
Contains more Copper +66%
Contains more Manganese +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
10
:
0
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Vitamin A +20222%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +170%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.5
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%
Butterbur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +20222%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +170%
Equal in Vitamin C - 31.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Butterbur
Butterbur
Contains more Protein +592.3%
Contains more Fats +1650%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%
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
Butterbur
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +592.3%
Contains more Fats +1650%
Contains more Carbs +154.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Contains more Water +10.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 3.61g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.39g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.04g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.61g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 14kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Butterbur
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 103mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 14mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 12mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 76mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.41mg 0.16mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.103mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.274mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 10161IU 50IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 3µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 31.5mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.02mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.02mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.032mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.096mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 10µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Butterbur
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
246%
Dandelion greens
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
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?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.