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Dandelion greens vs. Lotus root — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Lotus root

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Calcium, while Lotus root have more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 56% higher.
  • Lotus root contains 4 times less Calcium than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 187mg of Calcium, while Lotus root contains 45mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Lotus root, 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
5
:
5
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Calcium +315.6%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +50.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Contains more Calcium +315.6%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +50.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.39

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
7
:
3
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258
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%
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Water - 79.1
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
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.6
Equal in Water - 79.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
1
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2
Lotus root
Lotus root
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1430%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1430%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Lotus root Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 12.33g Lotus root
Protein 2.7g 2.6g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 17.23g Lotus root
Calories 45kcal 74kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.71g Lotus root
Fiber 3.5g 4.9g Lotus root
Calcium 187mg 45mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.16mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 23mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 100mg Lotus root
Potassium 397mg 556mg Lotus root
Sodium 76mg 40mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.41mg 0.39mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.257mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.342mg 0.261mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 44mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.16mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.22mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.4mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.377mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.258mg Lotus root
Folate 27µg 13µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.03g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.02g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.02g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Lotus root
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
28%
Lotus root
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
30%
Lotus root

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.