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Dandelion greens vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dandelion greens and Yam different?

  • Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B1, however, Yam is richer in Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 647% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 85 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yam. While Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yam contains only 6µg.

Dandelion greens, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +1235.7%
Contains more Iron +496.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Manganese - 0.371
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 5% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1235.7%
Contains more Iron +496.2%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +105%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Manganese - 0.371

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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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +8228.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +911.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +33743.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228
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 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8228.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +911.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +33743.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.228

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.9%

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 Yam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Yam Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 23.58g Yam
Protein 2.7g 1.49g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.14g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 27.48g Yam
Calories 45kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 0.71g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 3.5g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 187mg 14mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.52mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 49mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 76mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.41mg 0.2mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.152mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin A 10161IU 122IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 508µg 6µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.34mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 12.1mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.095mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.028mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.552mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.228mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 16µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 2.3µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.029g Yam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.005g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.06g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens Yam
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%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yam
Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.