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Dandelion greens vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Quinoa

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Quinoa is richer in Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 649% higher.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.8%
Contains more IronIron +108.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +84.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +460%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +203120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +446%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.5%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63%
Contains more FatsFats +174.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3671.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Quinoa Opinion
Calories 45kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 2.7g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.7g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 35mg 0mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 5.7g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 9.2g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 36mg 64mg Quinoa
Calcium 187mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 172mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.49mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 0.87g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.8g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.41mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 66mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 76mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 10161IU 5IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.63mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0.5µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.107mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.11mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.412mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.123mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 42µg Quinoa
Choline 35.3mg 23mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.231g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Quinoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
228%
Dandelion greens
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.