Leek vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between leek and dandelion greens
- Leek has more folate; however, dandelion greens are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin E, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Dandelion greens cover your daily need for vitamin K, 610% more than leek.
- Leek has 2 times more folate than dandelion greens. While leek has 64µg of folate, dandelion greens have only 27µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 SodiumSodium | -73.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +512% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +273.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1556.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.4% |
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Water
~85.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 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 | -76.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 47µg | 778.4µg | 610% |
| Vitamin A | 83µg | 508µg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 35mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92mg | 3.44mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 3.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 187mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.5g | 7% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.171mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.342mg | 6% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 35.3mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.806mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 14.15g | 9.2g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.166g | 0.306g | 1% |
| Calories | 61kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 0.251mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.35g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.9g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
27%
194%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
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)