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Dandelion greens vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Collard Greens different?

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Collard Greens.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 310% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Collard Greens. While Dandelion greens contain 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, Collard Greens contain only 0.04mg.

Dandelion greens, raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 42% 10% 42% 17% 6.3% 14% 2% 67% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +239.3%
Contains more IronIron +174.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.1%
~equal in Selenium ~0.5µg

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%
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 61% 456% 18% 0% 10% 24% 11% 13% 30% 0% 1017% 12% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~38.4mg

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
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%
~equal in Protein ~2.71g
~equal in Fats ~0.72g
~equal in Water ~90.18g

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.173 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.7%

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 Collard Greens
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 Collard Greens Opinion
Calories 45kcal 33kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.7g 0.72g Collard Greens
Vitamin C 35mg 18.2mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 5.7g 1.65g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 5.65g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 141mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 117mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.13mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 0.4g Collard Greens
Fiber 3.5g 4g Collard Greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.051mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 32mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 15mg Collard Greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 7600IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg 380µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.88mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.51mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.106mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.575mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.128mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 406.6µg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 16µg Dandelion greens
Choline 35.3mg 38.4mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.047g Collard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.173g Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Collard Greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
228%
Dandelion greens
129%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
22%
Collard Greens

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?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.