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Ginger vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger and Dandelion greens

  • Ginger has more Copper, however, Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 649% more than Ginger.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
5
:
5
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Manganese +49.3%
Equal in Potassium - 397
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +19.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Copper +32.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1068.8%
Contains more Iron +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Manganese +49.3%
Equal in Potassium - 397

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.
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
9
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.9%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +778300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.806
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Dandelion greens
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 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.9%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +778300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.806

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.6
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Dandelion greens
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 Carbs +93.2%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Other +133.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.7%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 5.7g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.75g 0.7g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 9.2g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 45kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 16mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.6mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 43mg 36mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 415mg 397mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 76mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.226mg 0.171mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.26mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 5mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.084mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 11µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 0.1µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.014g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.