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Dandelion greens vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dandelion greens and Taro

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , yet Taro is higher in Potassium.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 648% more than Taro.
  • Dandelion greens contain 127 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taro. While Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Taro contains only 4µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Taro, 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 +463.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Copper - 0.172
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% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +334.9%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Copper - 0.172

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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Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +13269.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +77740%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +13269.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +77740%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Carbs +187.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
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 Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Taro Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 22.36g Taro
Protein 2.7g 1.5g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.2g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 26.46g Taro
Calories 45kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0.71g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 3.5g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 187mg 43mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.55mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 33mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 84mg Taro
Potassium 397mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 76mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.41mg 0.23mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.342mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 10161IU 76IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 4µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 2.38mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 4.5mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.095mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.025mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.6mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 27µg 22µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 1µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.083g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Taro
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%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.