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Taro vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taro and Dandelion greens

  • Taro is higher in Potassium, yet Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Dandelion greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 648% more than Taro.

Food varieties used in this article are Taro, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +334.9%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Copper - 0.171
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 117% 26% 29% 36% 10% 12% 57% 45% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +334.9%
Contains more Iron +463.6%
Contains more Zinc +78.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Copper - 0.171

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.
Taro
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13269.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +77740%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +260.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13269.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.3%
Contains more Folate +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +77740%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Other +50%
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 Carbs +187.6%
Contains more Protein +80%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +21.2%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.7%
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
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 +14.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Dandelion greens Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 5.7g Taro
Protein 1.5g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.2g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 26.46g 9.2g Taro
Calories 112kcal 45kcal Taro
Sugar 0.4g 0.71g Taro
Fiber 4.1g 3.5g Taro
Calcium 43mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Iron 0.55mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Magnesium 33mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Phosphorus 84mg 66mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 397mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 76mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.41mg Dandelion greens
Copper 0.172mg 0.171mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.342mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Taro
Vitamin A 76IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 2.38mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 4.5mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.806mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.084mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.251mg Taro
Folate 22µg 27µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 1µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.17g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.014g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
246%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.