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Potato wedges vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato wedges and Dandelion greens?

  • Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, yet Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 56% more.
  • Potato wedges have 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Dandelion greens. While Potato wedges have 1.54mg of Vitamin B3, Dandelion greens have only 0.806mg.

We used USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Dandelion greens, raw types in this article.

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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 Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Equal in Potassium - 397
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.5%
Contains more Calcium +1146.7%
Contains more Iron +342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Equal in Potassium - 397

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 B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +177.2%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +177.2%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10264.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 5.7g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 2.7g
Fats 2.2g 0.7g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 9.2g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 45kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 0.71g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 15mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.7mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 19mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 87mg 66mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 49mg 76mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 11.2mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.806mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.084mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.251mg Potato wedges
Folate 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.014g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges Dandelion greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Potato wedges
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.