Dandelion greens vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are dandelion greens and mustard Greens different?
- Dandelion greens are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, while mustard Greens is higher in vitamin A.
- Dandelion greens cover your daily need for vitamin K, 155% more than mustard Greens.
- Dandelion greens contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than mustard Greens. Dandelion greens contain 0.19mg of vitamin B1, while mustard Greens contains 0.041mg.
Dandelion greens, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +176.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +363.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +312.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +31.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +8725% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.56g
~equal in
Water
~91.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +565.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +685.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg | 592.7µg | 155% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 0.87mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.063mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.342mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg | 0.098mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 508µg | 618µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 25.3mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 3.44mg | 1.78mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 118mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 162mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 2g | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 9µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 13mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 42mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 0.433mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.046g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.2g | 4.51g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 26kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.56g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.7g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 1.41g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.11g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
194%
144%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)