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Dandelion greens vs. Maitake mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dandelion greens and Maitake mushrooms

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Maitake mushrooms are richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 649% more than Maitake mushrooms.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Mushrooms, maitake, 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.
Contains more Calcium +18600%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +479.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 12% 8% 32% 18% 1% 21% 84% 8% 12%
Contains more Calcium +18600%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Potassium +94.6%
Contains more Manganese +479.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Selenium +340%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +717%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 843% 0% 37% 56% 124% 17% 13% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +34300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +717%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 90.37
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.94 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.37 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +268.4%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 90.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
20% 20% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Maitake mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 4.27g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.94g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.19g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 6.97g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 31kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 2.07g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 1mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 10mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 74mg Maitake mushrooms
Potassium 397mg 204mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 1mg Maitake mushrooms
Zinc 0.41mg 0.75mg Maitake mushrooms
Copper 0.171mg 0.252mg Maitake mushrooms
Manganese 0.342mg 0.059mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 2.2µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.01mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin D 0IU 1123IU Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 28.1µg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin C 35mg 0mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.146mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.242mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 6.585mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.27mg Maitake mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.056mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 21µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.035mg Maitake mushrooms
Threonine 0.095mg Maitake mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.055mg Maitake mushrooms
Leucine 0.08mg Maitake mushrooms
Lysine 0.09mg Maitake mushrooms
Methionine 0.015mg Maitake mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.06mg Maitake mushrooms
Valine 0.1mg Maitake mushrooms
Histidine 0.045mg Maitake mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.03g Maitake mushrooms
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.09g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Maitake mushrooms
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
92%
Maitake mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
19%
Maitake mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maitake mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
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 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. Maitake mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169403/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.