Dandelion greens vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Dandelion greens and Pumpkin leaves
- Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Pumpkin leaves are higher in Phosphorus.
- Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin A needs 46% more than Pumpkin leaves.
- Dandelion greens contain 5 times more Calcium than Pumpkin leaves. While Dandelion greens contain 187mg of Calcium, Pumpkin leaves contain only 39mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Pumpkin leaves, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +379.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +423.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
2.33 g
Water:
92.88 g
Other:
1.24 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +294.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
~equal in
Water
~92.88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.022 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1290.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +271.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 45kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 11mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.7g | 2.33g |
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| Carbs | 9.2g | 2.33g |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 187mg | 39mg |
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| Potassium | 397mg | 436mg |
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| Iron | 3.1mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.171mg | 0.133mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 104mg |
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| Sodium | 76mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10161IU | 1942IU |
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| Vitamin A | 508µg | 97µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.342mg | 0.355mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.806mg | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.251mg | 0.207mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 0.207g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.052g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.022g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.156mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.156mg |
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| Leucine | 0.318mg |
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| Lysine | 0.2mg |
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| Methionine | 0.054mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.171mg |
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| Valine | 0.181mg |
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| Histidine | 0.05mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
228%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.