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Dandelion greens vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dandelion greens and Chinese broccoli?

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, while Chinese broccoli is higher in Folate.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 578% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli has 7 times less Vitamin E than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 3.44mg of Vitamin E , while Chinese broccoli has 0.48mg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked types in this comparison.

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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
8
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2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Calcium +87%
Contains more Iron +453.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Copper +180.3%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +87%
Contains more Iron +453.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +61%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Copper +180.3%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin A +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +817.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin A +520.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +817.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.3%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
3
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +127.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54
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
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +127.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.72
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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3
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 1.31g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.14g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 9.2g 3.81g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 22kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 0.84g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 100mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.56mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 41mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 261mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.061mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.264mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 10161IU 1638IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 82µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.48mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 28.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.095mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.146mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.437mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.07mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 778.4µg 84.8µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.11g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.