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Dandelion greens vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Potato pancake different?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Iron, and Calcium, however, Potato pancake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 646% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 16 times more Vitamin A RAE than Potato pancake. While Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Potato pancake contains only 32µg.
  • Dandelion greens have less Sodium.

Dandelion greens, raw and Potato pancakes are the varieties used 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 +484.4%
Contains more Iron +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Copper - 0.18
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 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +484.4%
Contains more Iron +85.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Manganese +31.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.9%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Copper - 0.18

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 +8892%
Contains more Vitamin E +1395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +28729.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +801.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.5%
Contains more Folate +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +8892%
Contains more Vitamin E +1395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +28729.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +801.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.5%
Contains more Folate +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +79.2%
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +2008.6%
Contains more Carbs +202.3%
Contains more Other +98.9%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +79.2%
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +2008.6%
Contains more Carbs +202.3%
Contains more Other +98.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2356.2%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26542.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2356.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 2.7g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.7g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 9.2g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 45kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 0.71g 1.79g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.3g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 32mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.67mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 36mg
Phosphorus 66mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 397mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 76mg 764mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.41mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.171mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.342mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 10161IU 113IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 32µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.23mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 35mg 27.6mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.158mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.173mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 27µg 41µg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 778.4µg 2.7µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 2.496g Dandelion greens
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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