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Dandelion greens vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dandelion greens and Gratin

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Calcium in Dandelion greens are higher than in Gratin.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 49% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin has 5 times less Iron than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 3.1mg of Iron, while Gratin has 0.64mg.
  • Dandelion greens contain less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +384.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Calcium +57.1%
Contains more Iron +384.4%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Manganese +112.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Contains more Selenium +440%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin A +3748.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.7%
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%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3748.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +253.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
1
:
4
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +984.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +15.6%
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
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +984.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.5%
Contains more Other +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
2
:
1
Gratin
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15250%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.276
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15250%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.276

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 2.7g 5.06g Gratin
Fats 0.7g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 9.2g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 45kcal 132kcal Gratin
Sugar 0.71g Gratin
Fiber 3.5g 1.8g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 119mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.64mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 113mg Gratin
Potassium 397mg 396mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 433mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.69mg Gratin
Copper 0.171mg 0.16mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.161mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 10161IU 264IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 64µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 9.9mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.064mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.116mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.993mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.174mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 11µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 4.733g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.276g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.563g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.