Wheat vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Wheat and Dandelion greens?
- Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Dandelion greens are higher in Vitamin E, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 57% higher.
- Dandelion greens have 4 times less Zinc than Wheat. Wheat has 1.84mg of Zinc, while Dandelion greens have 0.41mg.
We used Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +348.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +201.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1977.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.1% |
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 | +186% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +253925% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
9.2 g
Water:
85.6 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -54.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.9% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 132kcal | 45kcal |
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| Protein | 5.71g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.83g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 23.3g | 5.7g |
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| Carbs | 27.6g | 9.2g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 187mg |
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| Potassium | 164mg | 397mg |
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| Iron | 1.76mg | 3.1mg |
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| Sugar | 3.07g | 0.71g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 3.5g |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.171mg |
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| Zinc | 1.84mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 147mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 10161IU |
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| Vitamin A | 508µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 3.44mg |
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.342mg |
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 0.806mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin K | 778.4µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.306g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg |
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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
8%
228%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 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.