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Dandelion greens vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Dandelion greens and Water chestnuts

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin E , yet Water chestnuts are higher in Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 648% more than Water chestnuts.

Food varieties used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), 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 +1600%
Contains more Iron +5066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Manganese - 0.331
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +5066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.6%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Copper +90.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Manganese - 0.331

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +259366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%
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 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +775%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +259366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +470.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.9%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +92.9%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +160.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +611.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 2.7g 1.4g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 45kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 0.71g 4.8g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 3g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 11mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.06mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 22mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 63mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 76mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.41mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.171mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.342mg 0.331mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Water chestnuts
Vitamin A 10161IU 0IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 0µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 1.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 4mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.14mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.2mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 27µg 16µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 0.3µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.026g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.002g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.043g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.144g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.