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Jalapeño vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jalapeño and Dandelion greens?

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 633% higher.
  • Dandelion greens have 3 times less Vitamin C than Jalapeño. Jalapeño has 118.6mg of Vitamin C, while Dandelion greens have 35mg.

We used Peppers, jalapeno, raw and Dandelion greens, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +1140%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +271.7%
Contains more Manganese +252.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Calcium +1458.3%
Contains more Iron +1140%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.1%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Copper +271.7%
Contains more Manganese +252.6%
Contains more Selenium +25%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +842.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4107.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.44
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
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 +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +842.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4107.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.44
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.7%
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 85.6
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 Protein +196.7%
Contains more Fats +89.2%
Contains more Carbs +41.5%
Contains more Other +239.6%
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.2%
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Protein 0.91g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.37g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 6.5g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Calories 29kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2.8g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 12mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.25mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 15mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 26mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 248mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 3mg 76mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.14mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.046mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.097mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 1078IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.58mg 3.44mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 118.6mg 35mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 0.806mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.084mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.251mg Jalapeño
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 18.5µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.17g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.014g Jalapeño
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.306g Dandelion greens
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jalapeño 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
64%
Jalapeño
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.