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Dandelion greens vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Cardoon different?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Cardoon is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Dandelion greens is 56% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 18 times more Vitamin C than Cardoon. While Dandelion greens contain 35mg of Vitamin C, Cardoon contains only 2mg.

Dandelion greens, raw and Cardoon, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +167.1%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Equal in Potassium - 400
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +167.1%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187%
Contains less Sodium -55.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Copper +35.1%
Equal in Potassium - 400

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +302.4%
Contains more Folate +151.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +285.7%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +126%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Water - 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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +285.7%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +126%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +646.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 2.47g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 4.07g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 17kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Cardoon
Fiber 3.5g 1.6g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 70mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.7mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 66mg 23mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 76mg 170mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.17mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.342mg 0.256mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.02mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.03mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.116mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.041g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
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?
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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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.