Quinoa vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between quinoa and dandelion greens
- Quinoa is richer in manganese and phosphorus, yet dandelion greens are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, vitamin E, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for dandelion greens is 649% higher.
- Quinoa contains 2 times more phosphorus than dandelion greens. Quinoa contains 152mg of phosphorus, while dandelion greens contain 66mg.
Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked 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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +130.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +446% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +174.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3671.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.4% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 778.4µg | 649% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 508µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 35mg | 39% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 3.1mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 3.44mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 187mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.342mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.26mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.251mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 36mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.306g | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 45kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 9.2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.5g | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 35.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.806mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.014g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
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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
11%
194%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.