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Dandelion greens vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dandelion greens and Red potato

  • Dandelion greens are higher than Red potato in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 646% more than Red potato.
  • Dandelion greens contain 508 times more Vitamin A RAE than Red potato. While Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Red potato contains only 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
6
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4
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Calcium +1977.8%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Equal in Copper - 0.174
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Red potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1977.8%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +97.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 72
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
Equal in Copper - 0.174

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
7
:
2
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +27700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306%
Equal in Folate - 27
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%
Red 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% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +4200%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +27700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +112.9%
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
Red potato
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +112.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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1
Red potato
Red potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Red potato
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 2.7g 2.3g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.15g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 45kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 0.71g 1.43g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.8g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 9mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.7mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 28mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 397mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 76mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.342mg 0.173mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 10IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.08mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 12.6mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.072mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.05mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.212mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 778.4µg 2.8µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.002g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.043g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Red 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%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
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 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.