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Dandelion greens vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Potato

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Potato have more Vitamin B5.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 647% higher.
  • Potato contains 508 times less Vitamin A RAE than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato contains 1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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
7
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70

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
6
:
4
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Equal in Folate - 28
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%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Equal in Folate - 28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +129.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
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
Potato
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +129.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

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 Potato
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 Potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2.7g 2.5g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.13g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 21.15g Potato
Calories 45kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 0.71g 1.18g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.2g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 15mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.08mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 28mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 397mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 76mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.41mg 0.36mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.118mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.219mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.4µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 10IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 9.6mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.064mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.048mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 27µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 778.4µg 2µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.034g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.057g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.