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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 443% 505% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
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 EVitamin 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
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
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 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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
35% 3% 62%
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.
Parsley Dandelion greens
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 36kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 2.97g 2.7g Parsley
Fats 0.79g 0.7g Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 35mg Parsley
Net carbs 3.03g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 6.33g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 50mg 36mg Parsley
Calcium 138mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 554mg 397mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 3.1mg Parsley
Sugar 0.85g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.3g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.149mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Zinc 1.07mg 0.41mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 56mg 76mg Parsley
Vitamin A 8424IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 421µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.75mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.16mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.806mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.084mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 1640µg 778.4µg Parsley
Folate 152µg 27µg Parsley
Choline 12.8mg 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.17g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.014g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.306g Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley Dandelion greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
408%
Parsley
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.