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Dandelion greens vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Dandelion greens and Nopales

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus in Dandelion greens are higher than in Nopales.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 644% more than Nopales.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Nopales, 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 +14%
Contains more Iron +425.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +425.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +228.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -72.4%
Contains more Manganese +33.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +2123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +14586.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.8%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +2123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +534.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +258.6%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +14586.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Carbs +176.3%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 94.12
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +677.8%
Contains more Carbs +176.3%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +512%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%

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 Nopales
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 1.13g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.32g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.09g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.33g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 16kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 1.15g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.2g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 164mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.59mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 66mg 16mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 257mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.41mg 0.25mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.052mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 10161IU 457IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 23µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 9.3mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.012mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.041mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.07mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 3µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 5.3µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.05g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.