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Dandelion greens vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dandelion greens and Rutabagas

  • Rutabagas have less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 648% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Rutabagas, 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 Calcium +334.9%
Contains more Iron +604.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +434.4%
Contains more Manganese +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
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 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +334.9%
Contains more Iron +604.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains more Zinc +70.8%
Contains more Copper +434.4%
Contains more Manganese +161.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 +507950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1046.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +259366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%
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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +507950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1046.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +151%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +259366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +337.5%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +337.5%
Contains more Other +153.5%
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 2.7g 1.08g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.16g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 8.62g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 37kcal Dandelion greens
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 0.71g 4.46g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.3g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 43mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.44mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 20mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 53mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 305mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.41mg 0.24mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.032mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.131mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 10161IU 2IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.3mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 25mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.09mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.7mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.1mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 21µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 0.3µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.088g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.