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Dandelion greens vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Chrysanthemum

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, yet Chrysanthemum is richer in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 357% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 25 times more Vitamin C than Chrysanthemum. Dandelion greens contain 35mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum contains 1.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Calcium +59.8%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Copper +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Manganese +175.7%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Calcium +59.8%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Copper +24.8%
Contains more Potassium +42.8%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Manganese +175.7%

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
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Vitamin A +338%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Folate +555.6%
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%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin A +338%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.1%
Contains more Folate +555.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
3
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2
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +204.6%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Equal in Water - 91.4
Equal in Other - 1.66
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
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Carbs +204.6%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Equal in Water - 91.4
Equal in Other - 1.66

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 0.02g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.7g 0.56g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.02g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 24kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3.5g 3g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 117mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 2.29mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 32mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 54mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 76mg 118mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.171mg 0.137mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 2320IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 116µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 1.4mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.13mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.144mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.531mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.176mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 778.4µg 350µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g Chrysanthemum
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 Chrysanthemum
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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 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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.