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Dandelion greens vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Dandelion greens and Peppers?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Peppers are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 637% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 10 times more Calcium than Peppers. While Dandelion greens have 187mg of Calcium, Peppers have only 18mg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +938.9%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.174
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +938.9%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +44%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.174
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +761.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5343.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +761.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +5343.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +592.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +35%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Other +200%
Equal in Carbs - 9.46
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 2.7g 2g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 45kcal 40kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 5.1g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.2mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 25mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 46mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 340mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.41mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.342mg 0.237mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 10161IU 1179IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 59µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.69mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.061mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 27µg 23µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 14.3µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.011g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.109g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.