Dandelion greens vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dandelion greens and parsley
- Dandelion greens are richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 718% higher.
- Dandelion greens contain 5 times more vitamin E than parsley. Dandelion greens contain 3.44mg of vitamin E, while parsley contains 0.75mg.
Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Parsley, fresh.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +35.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +358.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +376.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +463% |
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:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.97g
~equal in
Water
~87.71g
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
0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2007.1% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg | 1640µg | 718% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 133mg | 109% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 6.2mg | 39% |
| Folate | 27µg | 152µg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 3.44mg | 0.75mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg | 0.09mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.098mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 508µg | 421µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.086mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.342mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 1.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.4mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 554mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 12.8mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 1.313mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 2.97g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 3.3g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.2g | 6.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 36kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.7g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
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 - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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