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

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Summary of differences between Dandelion greens and Russet potato

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 647% more than Russet potato.
  • Dandelion greens have 508 times more Vitamin A RAE than Russet potato. While Dandelion greens have 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Russet potato has only 1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Dandelion greens, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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.
Contains more Calcium +938.9%
Contains more Iron +189.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Selenium - 0.5
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +938.9%
Contains more Iron +189.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +59.8%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Equal in Selenium - 0.5

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 +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Equal in Folate - 26
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +4814.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +321.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +133%
Equal in Protein - 2.63
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% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +133%
Equal in Protein - 2.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +466.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

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 Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 2.7g 2.63g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.13g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 45kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 0.71g 1.08g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.3g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.07mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 30mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 397mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 76mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.41mg 0.35mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.107mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.228mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin A 10161IU 10IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.07mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 8.3mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.067mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.048mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 27µg 26µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 2µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.003g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.054g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.