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Dandelion greens vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Dandelion greens and Chives

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Chives are higher in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 471% more than Chives.
  • Dandelion greens have 16 times more Vitamin E than Chives. While Dandelion greens have 3.44mg of Vitamin E, Chives have only 0.21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dandelion greens, raw and Chives, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Chives
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +93.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
~equal in Copper ~0.157mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.373mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Chives
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266%
Contains more CholineCholine +578.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +288.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +111.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.73g
~equal in Water ~90.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +578.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Chives Opinion
Calories 45kcal 30kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.7g 0.73g Chives
Vitamin C 35mg 58.1mg Chives
Net carbs 5.7g 1.85g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 4.35g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 42mg Chives
Calcium 187mg 92mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 296mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.6mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 1.85g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.157mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.56mg Chives
Phosphorus 66mg 58mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 3mg Chives
Vitamin A 10161IU 4353IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg 218µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.21mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.078mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.115mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.647mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.324mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.138mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 212.7µg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 105µg Chives
Choline 35.3mg 5.2mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.146g Chives
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.267g Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Chives
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
228%
Dandelion greens
91%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.