Spelt vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spelt and dandelion greens different?
- Spelt is richer in manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while dandelion greens are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Dandelion greens cover your daily need for vitamin A, 203% more than spelt.
- Spelt contains 3 times more manganese than dandelion greens. Spelt contains 1.091mg of manganese, while dandelion greens contain 0.342mg.
Spelt, cooked and Dandelion greens, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +204.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1770% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +177.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.6% |
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 Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +107.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg | 649% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 508µg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 35mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 1.091mg | 0.342mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 3.44mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 187mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 3.1mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.251mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 66mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 0.806mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.25mg | 0.41mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Carbs | 26.44g | 9.2g | 6% |
| Choline | 35.3mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 4µg | 0.5µg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.171mg | 5% |
| Folate | 13µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 45kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.85g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.54g | 5.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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194%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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.