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Triticale vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Triticale and Dandelion greens?

  • Triticale is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Manganese is 125% higher.
  • Dandelion greens have 16 times less Vitamin B5 than Triticale. Triticale has 1.323mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens have 0.084mg.

We used Triticale and Dandelion greens, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +261.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +442.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +838.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +405.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1475%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 ProteinProtein +383.3%
Contains more FatsFats +198.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +684%
Contains more OtherOther +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +714.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
35% 3% 62%
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 +1407.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +198.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 336kcal 45kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 2.7g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.7g Triticale
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 72.13g 5.7g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 9.2g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 36mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 332mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Iron 2.57mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g Triticale
Fiber 3.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.457mg 0.171mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.41mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 66mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 76mg Triticale
Vitamin A 0IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 0µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.9mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 3.21mg 0.342mg Triticale
Selenium 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.19mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 0.806mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.084mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 73µg 27µg Triticale
Choline 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.17g Dandelion greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.014g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.306g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale Dandelion greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
27%
Triticale
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.