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

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What are the differences between Dandelion greens and Potato wedges?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 56% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 12 times more Calcium than Potato wedges. While Dandelion greens have 187mg of Calcium, Potato wedges have only 15mg.

We used Dandelion greens, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Equal in Potassium - 394
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Equal in Potassium - 394
Equal in Zinc - 0.37

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +177.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +177.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.7g
Fats 0.7g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 9.2g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 45kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.71g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 3.5g 2g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 15mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.7mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 19mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 397mg 394mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 49mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.41mg 0.37mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 11.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.1mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Folate 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.55g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.102g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
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)
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 ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.