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Potato vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato and Dandelion greens

  • Potato has more Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 647% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Potato. Potato contains 0.376mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens contain 0.084mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Potassium +34.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Copper +44.9%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38820%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B3 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +101510%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +38820%
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +129.9%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 Carbs +129.9%
Contains more Fats +438.5%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.8%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +436.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato 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 Potato Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 5.7g Potato
Protein 2.5g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.13g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 21.15g 9.2g Potato
Calories 93kcal 45kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 15mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 1.08mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 28mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 70mg 66mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 397mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 76mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.118mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.219mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 10IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.04mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 9.6mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.806mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.084mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.251mg Potato
Folate 28µg 27µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.17g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato 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
17%
Potato
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.