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Dandelion greens vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Summer squash different?

  • Dandelion greens are higher than Summer squash in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 646% more than Summer squash.
  • Dandelion greens contain 51 times more Vitamin A RAE than Summer squash. Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Summer squash contains 10µg.

Dandelion greens, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types were used in this article.

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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
9
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +785.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +235.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +785.7%
Contains more Magnesium +111.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +51.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.4%
Contains more Copper +235.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%

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.
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
8
:
2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin A +4980.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +25846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Equal in Folate - 29
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%
Summer squash
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4980.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +25846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.5%
Equal in Folate - 29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
4
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.6%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Water +10.6%
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
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +288.9%
Contains more Carbs +174.6%
Contains more Other +190.3%
Contains more Water +10.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
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2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%

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 Summer squash
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 Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 2.25g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.21g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.18g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.35g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 16kcal Dandelion greens
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.71g 2.2g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1.1g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 15mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.35mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 38mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 262mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.41mg 0.29mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.051mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.175mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10161IU 200IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 10µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.12mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 17mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.048mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.142mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.487mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.218mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 778.4µg 3µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.089g Dandelion greens

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Summer squash
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%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.