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Dandelion greens vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Shallot

  • Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Copper, yet Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 648% higher.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Shallots, 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 +405.4%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Zinc - 0.4
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains more Calcium +405.4%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Zinc - 0.4

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 +253925%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin K +97200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
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% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +253925%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin K +97200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +82.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8
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% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Carbs +82.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
Equal in Water - 79.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014

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 Shallot
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 Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 13.6g Shallot
Protein 2.7g 2.5g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 16.8g Shallot
Calories 45kcal 72kcal Shallot
Sugar 0.71g 7.87g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3.2g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 37mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 1.2mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 60mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 334mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 12mg Shallot
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.088mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.292mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 10161IU 4IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.04mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 8mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.06mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.02mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 27µg 34µg Shallot
Vitamin K 778.4µg 0.8µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.014g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.039g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Shallot
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%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.