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Dandelion greens vs. Edamame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Edamame different?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 626% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 34 times more Vitamin A RAE than Edamame. While Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Edamame contains only 15µg.

Dandelion greens, raw and Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
2
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8
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Calcium +196.8%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.1%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +199.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Potassium - 436
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Edamame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Contains more Calcium +196.8%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +234.1%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +199.4%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Equal in Potassium - 436

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
6
:
4
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Vitamin A +3309.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151%
Contains more Vitamin K +2815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.2%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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%
Edamame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
Contains more Vitamin A +3309.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151%
Contains more Vitamin K +2815.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +370.2%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
3
:
2
Edamame
Edamame
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.91
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
Edamame
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Water +17.6%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Equal in Carbs - 8.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
1
:
2
Edamame
Edamame
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9057.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.6%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Edamame
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9057.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +604.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Edamame Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 3.71g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 11.91g Edamame
Fats 0.7g 5.2g Edamame
Carbs 9.2g 8.91g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 121kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 0.71g 2.18g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 5.2g Edamame
Calcium 187mg 63mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 2.27mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 64mg Edamame
Phosphorus 66mg 169mg Edamame
Potassium 397mg 436mg Edamame
Sodium 76mg 6mg Edamame
Zinc 0.41mg 1.37mg Edamame
Copper 0.171mg 0.345mg Edamame
Manganese 0.342mg 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.5µg 0.8µg Edamame
Vitamin A 10161IU 298IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 15µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.68mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 6.1mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.2mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.155mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.915mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.395mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.1mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 311µg Edamame
Vitamin K 778.4µg 26.7µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.62g Dandelion greens
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 1.282g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 2.156g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Edamame
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
42%
Edamame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
55%
Edamame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.