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Dandelion greens vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dandelion greens and Napa cabbage?

  • Dandelion greens are richer than Napa cabbage in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 55% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 38 times more Vitamin B1 than Napa cabbage. While Dandelion greens have 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, Napa cabbage has only 0.005mg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked types 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
9
:
1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Calcium +544.8%
Contains more Iron +318.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Potassium +356.3%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Napa cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +544.8%
Contains more Iron +318.9%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.4%
Contains more Potassium +356.3%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +78.1%
Contains more Manganese +68.5%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%

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
9
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1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Vitamin A +3763.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.4%
Contains more Folate +59.3%
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%
Napa cabbage
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% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3763.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +578.4%
Contains more Folate +59.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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1
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Carbs +312.6%
Contains more Other +958.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%
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
Napa cabbage
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Protein +145.5%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Carbs +312.6%
Contains more Other +958.8%
Contains more Water +12.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 2.23g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.1g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 2.23g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 12kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 29mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.74mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 8mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 19mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 87mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.41mg 0.14mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.096mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.203mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 263IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 13µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 3.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.005mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.025mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.466mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.035mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.037mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.