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Shallot vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shallot and Dandelion greens

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Dandelion greens are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Dandelion greens is 648% higher.

Food types used in this article are Shallots, raw 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.
Shallot
Shallot
2
:
8
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Calcium +405.4%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.41
Shallot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
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 -84.2%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Calcium +405.4%
Contains more Iron +158.3%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.9%
Contains more Copper +94.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 66
Equal in Zinc - 0.41

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.
Shallot
Shallot
3
:
7
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Vitamin B5 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +253925%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin K +97200%
Shallot
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% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Folate +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +253925%
Contains more Vitamin E +8500%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303%
Contains more Vitamin K +97200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
4
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains more Carbs +82.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 85.6
Shallot
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +82.6%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +125%
Equal in Protein - 2.7
Equal in Water - 85.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shallot
Shallot
1
:
1
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014
Shallot
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 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 -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.014

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 5.7g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.1g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 16.8g 9.2g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 45kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.2g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Calcium 37mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 1.2mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 21mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 60mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 334mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 12mg 76mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.088mg 0.171mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.292mg 0.342mg Dandelion greens
Selenium 1.2µg 0.5µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.04mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 8mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.084mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.251mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 27µg Shallot
Vitamin K 0.8µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.17g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.014g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.