Parsley vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Parsley and Dandelion greens
- Parsley is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate, yet Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 718% higher.
- Parsley contains 6 times more Folate than Dandelion greens. Parsley contains 152µg of Folate, while Dandelion greens contain 27µg.
Food types used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +376.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +110.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +463% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +358.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.7g
~equal in
Water
~85.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 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 | -22.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2007.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.79g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 133mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.03g | 5.7g |
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| Carbs | 6.33g | 9.2g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 554mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 6.2mg | 3.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 421µg | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 152µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
408%
228%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
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 - $0.3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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