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Salsify vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Salsify and Dandelion greens

  • Dandelion greens are higher than Salsify in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 648% more than Salsify.

Food varieties used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Salsify
Salsify
2
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8
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +297.9%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%
Salsify
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Dandelion greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Calcium +297.9%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Copper +144.3%
Contains more Manganese +62.9%

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.
Salsify
Salsify
1
:
9
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +259366.7%
Salsify
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Dandelion greens
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 B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1710.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +259366.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
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3
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Carbs +67%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Other +143.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 85.6
Salsify
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Dandelion greens
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 +67%
Contains more Fats +311.8%
Contains more Other +143.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsify
Salsify
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2
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.5%
Salsify
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Dandelion greens
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +313.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsify Dandelion greens
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Salsify Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 5.7g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 2.7g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 15.36g 9.2g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 45kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.1g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 47mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.55mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 18mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 56mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 283mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 16mg 76mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.07mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.21mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Salsify
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.19mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 4.6mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.084mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Folate 15µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 0.3µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.17g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.014g Dandelion greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.