Kale, scotch, raw vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are kale, scotch, raw and dandelion greens different?
- Kale, scotch, raw is higher in vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, and copper; however, dandelion greens are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kale, scotch, raw is 106% higher.
- Kale, scotch, raw contains 4 times more Vitamin C than dandelion greens. While kale, scotch, raw contains 130mg of Vitamin C, dandelion greens contain only 35mg.
Kale, scotch, raw and Dandelion greens, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +227.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
8.32 g
Water:
87 g
Other:
1.28 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.7g
~equal in
Water
~85.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.289 g
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 | -54.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +221.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.306g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 42kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 2.8g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.6g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 130mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.62g | 5.7g |
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| Carbs | 8.32g | 9.2g |
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| Magnesium | 88mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 205mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 450mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 3mg | 3.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.243mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 0.37mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 70mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3100IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 155µg | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.648mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.076mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.227mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 28µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.078g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.045g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.289g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.034mg |
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| Threonine | 0.125mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.168mg |
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| Leucine | 0.196mg |
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| Lysine | 0.168mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.143mg |
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| Valine | 153mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
58%
228%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale, scotch, raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale, scotch, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kale, scotch, raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.