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Dandelion greens vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Carrot

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, while Carrot have more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 638% higher.
  • Carrot contains 10 times less Iron than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 3.1mg of Iron, while Carrot contains 0.3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Carrots, 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
9
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +139.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Sodium - 69
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +280%
Contains more Manganese +139.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Equal in Sodium - 69

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
7
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin E +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5797%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%
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%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +5797%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +190.3%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Carbs - 9.58
Equal in Water - 88.29
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
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +190.3%
Contains more Fats +191.7%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Carbs - 9.58
Equal in Water - 88.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
1
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 2.7g 0.93g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.24g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 45kcal 41kcal Dandelion greens
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 0.71g 4.74g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.8g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 33mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 12mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 320mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 0.41mg 0.24mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.045mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.143mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.66mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 5.9mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.066mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.058mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.138mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 19µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 13.2µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.014g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.117g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.