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Dandelion greens vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dandelion greens and Celtuce

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Celtuce have more Manganese.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 37% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 6 times more Iron than Celtuce. Dandelion greens have 3.1mg of Iron, while Celtuce has 0.55mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Celtuce, 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
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3
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Calcium +379.5%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +327.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +101.2%
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%
Celtuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +379.5%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +51.9%
Contains more Copper +327.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +101.2%
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
8
:
2
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Vitamin A +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Folate +70.4%
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%
Celtuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Folate +70.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Celtuce
Celtuce
Contains more Protein +217.6%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
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
Celtuce
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +217.6%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +152.1%
Contains more Other +157.1%
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 Celtuce
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 Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 1.95g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.85g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.3g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.65g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 18kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Celtuce
Fiber 3.5g 1.7g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 39mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.55mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 28mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 39mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 330mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 11mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.41mg 0.27mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.688mg Celtuce
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Celtuce
Vitamin A 10161IU 3500IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 175µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 19.5mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.055mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.07mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.55mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.183mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.05mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 46µg Celtuce
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.006mg Celtuce
Threonine 0.039mg Celtuce
Isoleucine 0.055mg Celtuce
Leucine 0.052mg Celtuce
Lysine 0.055mg Celtuce
Methionine 0.01mg Celtuce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Celtuce
Valine 0.046mg Celtuce
Histidine 0.015mg Celtuce
Saturated Fat 0.17g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Celtuce
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
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
21%
Celtuce

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?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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?
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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 ($)

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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.