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Lotus root vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lotus root and Dandelion greens

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Dandelion greens has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 56% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Lotus root. Lotus root contains 0.377mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens contain 0.084mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Lotus 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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
5
:
5
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +50.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +315.6%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Lotus root
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 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 Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +50.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +315.6%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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.
Lotus root
Lotus root
3
:
7
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Vitamin C +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.251
Lotus root
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
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 C +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Folate +107.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.251

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
1
:
4
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Carbs +87.3%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 85.6
Lotus root
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 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 +87.3%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +85.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lotus root
Lotus root
2
:
1
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1430%
Lotus root
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1430%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 5.7g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 17.23g 9.2g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 45kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.71g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 3.5g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 1.16mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 23mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 100mg 66mg Lotus root
Potassium 556mg 397mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 76mg Lotus root
Zinc 0.39mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.257mg 0.171mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Lotus root
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 44mg 35mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.084mg Lotus root
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.251mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Lotus root
Threonine 0.051mg Lotus root
Isoleucine 0.054mg Lotus root
Leucine 0.069mg Lotus root
Lysine 0.094mg Lotus root
Methionine 0.022mg Lotus root
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Lotus root
Valine 0.055mg Lotus root
Histidine 0.038mg Lotus root
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.17g Lotus root
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.014g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lotus root 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
28%
Lotus root
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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?
?
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.

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. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/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.