Dandelion greens nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Dandelion greens, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Dandelion greens
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 45 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 6 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup, chopped (55 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -7.9 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S025462721530145X | 168 mg |
Dandelion greens calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 45 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, chopped | 25 | 55 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
30483IU of 5,000IU
610%
Vitamin E:
10mg of 15mg
69%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
105mg of 90mg
117%
Vitamin B1:
0.57mg of 1mg
48%
Vitamin B2:
0.78mg of 1mg
60%
Vitamin B3:
2.4mg of 16mg
15%
Vitamin B5:
0.25mg of 5mg
5%
Vitamin B6:
0.75mg of 1mg
58%
Folate:
81µg of 400µg
20%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
106mg of 550mg
19%
Vitamin K:
2335µg of 120µg
1946%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.7 g of 50 g
2.7 g (5% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.7 g of 65 g
0.7 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.2 g of 300 g
9.2 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
85.6 g of 2,000 g
85.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.31 g
Fiber content ratio for Dandelion greens
Sugar:
0.71 g
Fiber:
3.5 g
Other:
5 g
All nutrients for Dandelion greens per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% | 89% |
Equal to Orange
|
| Protein | 2.7g | 6% | 73% |
Equal to Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.7g | 1% | 78% |
47.6 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% | 14% |
1.5 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 5.7g | N/A | 55% |
9.5 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 9.2g | 3% | 50% |
3.1 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 36mg | 9% | 28% |
3.9 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% | 12% |
1.5 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 397mg | 12% | 18% |
2.7 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 3.1mg | 39% | 20% |
1.2 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.71g | N/A | 69% |
12.6 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% | 23% |
1.5 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.17mg | 19% | 34% |
1.2 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 4% | 73% |
15.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 9% | 73% |
2.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% | 55% |
6.4 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 508µg | 56% | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.4mg | 23% | 38% |
2.4 times more than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.34mg | 15% | 43% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | 89% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 16% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 20% | 32% |
2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.81mg | 5% | 72% |
11.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.08mg | 2% | 90% |
13.5 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 19% | 44% |
2.1 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 778µg | 649% | 41% |
7.7 times more than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 27µg | 7% | 43% |
2.3 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Choline | 35mg | 6% | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.17g | 1% | 78% |
34.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | N/A | 91% |
699.9 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.31g | N/A | 72% |
154.2 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
1.1%
Total Fat
0.7g
0.77%
Saturated Fat 0.17g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
3.3%
Sodium 76mg
3.1%
Total Carbohydrate
9.2g
14%
Dietary Fiber
3.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
2.7g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
187mg
19%
Iron
3.1mg
39%
Potassium
397mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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