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Escarole vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Escarole and Dandelion greens

  • Escarole has more Vitamin B5, and Folate, while Dandelion greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 472% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 10 times less Vitamin B5 than Escarole. Escarole contains 0.826mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens contain 0.084mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 14% 22% 27% 29% 19% 9.4% 2.5% 50% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more IronIron +330.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 113% 8% 0% 15% 14% 5.9% 50% 3.7% 0% 530% 59% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +883.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +960.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +438.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +319.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1468.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +267.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.15 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.07 g
Water: 94.29 g
Other: 1.31 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 ProteinProtein +134.8%
Contains more FatsFats +288.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.7%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%
~equal in Water ~85.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 3% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.081 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Escarole Dandelion greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Escarole Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 19kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 1.15g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.18g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 3.3mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 0.27g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 3.07g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 13mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Calcium 46mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 245mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.72mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.23g 0.71g Escarole
Fiber 2.8g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.087mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 0.69mg 0.41mg Escarole
Phosphorus 22mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 19mg 76mg Escarole
Vitamin A 1888IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 94µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.385mg 0.342mg Escarole
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.312mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.084mg Escarole
Vitamin B6 0.016mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 211.9µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 78µg 27µg Escarole
Choline 15.4mg 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.17g Escarole
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.306g Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.005mg Escarole
Threonine 0.046mg Escarole
Isoleucine 0.066mg Escarole
Leucine 0.09mg Escarole
Lysine 0.058mg Escarole
Methionine 0.013mg Escarole
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Escarole
Valine 0.058mg Escarole
Histidine 0.021mg Escarole

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Escarole Dandelion greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
63%
Escarole
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Escarole
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Escarole
Escarole contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Escarole
Escarole is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Escarole - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168413/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.