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Dandelion greens vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dandelion greens and Jalapeño?

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 633% higher.
  • Jalapeño has 16 times less Calcium than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens have 187mg of Calcium, while Jalapeño has 12mg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and Peppers, jalapeno, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +1140%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +271.7%
Contains more Manganese +252.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
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 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +1140%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +271.7%
Contains more Manganese +252.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%

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 +842.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4107.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.58
Equal in Folate - 27
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 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin A +842.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4107.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.58
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.7%
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 91.69
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +196.7%
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 91.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%

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 Jalapeño
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 3.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 0.91g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.37g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 6.5g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 29kcal Dandelion greens
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 0.71g 4.12g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.8g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 12mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.25mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 15mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 26mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 248mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.41mg 0.14mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.046mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.097mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 1078IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 54µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 35mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.07mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 778.4µg 18.5µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.029g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.112g Dandelion greens
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Jalapeño
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
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.