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Dandelion greens vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dandelion greens and Zucchini

  • Dandelion greens are richer than Zucchini in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 645% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 51 times more Vitamin A RAE than Zucchini. Dandelion greens contain 508µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Zucchini contains 10µg.

Food types used in this article are Dandelion greens, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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 +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +737.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +222.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.2%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
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% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +737.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.7%
Contains more Potassium +52.1%
Contains more Zinc +28.1%
Contains more Copper +222.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.2%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%

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 +4980.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +18002.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +4980.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +18002.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +195.8%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +195.8%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +236.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%

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 Zucchini
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 Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 5.7g 2.11g Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 1.21g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.32g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.11g Dandelion greens
Calories 45kcal 17kcal Dandelion greens
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0.71g 2.5g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 1g Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 16mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 0.37mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 66mg 38mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 261mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.41mg 0.32mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.053mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.177mg 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 17.9mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.045mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.094mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.451mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.163mg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 24µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 4.3µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.011g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.091g Dandelion greens
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Dandelion greens Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.