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Endive vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Endive and Dandelion greens

  • Endive has more Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 456% more than Endive.
  • Dandelion greens have 11 times less Vitamin B5 than Endive. Endive has 0.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens have 0.084mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Endive, raw and Dandelion greens, 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 less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +259.6%
Contains more Iron +273.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
Contains more Calcium +259.6%
Contains more Iron +273.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.4%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Endive
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +971.4%
Contains more Folate +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin K +237%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +971.4%
Contains more Folate +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +681.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1155%
Contains more Vitamin K +237%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +174.6%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Equal in Water - 85.6
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +116%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +174.6%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.7%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Endive Dandelion greens
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 Endive Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 1.25g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.2g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 3.35g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 17kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.25g 0.71g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 52mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.83mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 15mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 28mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 314mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 22mg 76mg Endive
Zinc 0.79mg 0.41mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.42mg 0.342mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 2167IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.44mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 6.5mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.084mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 142µg 27µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.005mg Endive
Threonine 0.05mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg Endive
Methionine 0.014mg Endive
Phenylalanine 0.053mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg Endive
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.17g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Dandelion greens
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
79%
Endive
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Endive
Endive contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/nutrients
  2. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.