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Nutritional Profile of Raw Dandelion Greens - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 41 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Dandelion Greens.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for two nutrients.
These are
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three nutrients.
These are
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Phylloquinone (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks high (Top 50) for two additional nutrients:
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Dandelion Greens
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Dandelion Greens
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Dandelion Greens
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Dandelion Greens
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Dandelion Greens
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 9.2 g | 2.6 g | 343 | 1621 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.5 g | 992.2 mg | 59 | 214 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 710 mg | 201.3 mg | 469 | 1605 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 14 mg | 4 mg | 612 | 2827 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 306 mg | 86.7 mg | 526 | 2209 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 170 mg | 48.2 mg | 594 | 2637 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 700 mg | 198.4 mg | 359 | 1679 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 186 | 1141 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 145 mg | 41.1 mg | 476 | 2131 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 7 mg | 2 mg | 340 | 1684 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 14 mg | 4 mg | 603 | 2798 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 261 mg | 74 mg | 499 | 2133 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 265 | 912 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 765.4 mg | 255 | 1349 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 143 | 428 |
| Folate, food | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 143 | 262 |
| Folate, total | 27 µg | 7.7 µg | 147 | 362 |
| Niacin | 806 µg | 228.5 µg | 305 | 1751 |
| Riboflavin | 260 µg | 73.7 µg | 76 | 551 |
| Thiamin | 190 µg | 53.9 µg | 75 | 694 |
| Vitamin B6 | 251 µg | 71.2 µg | 113 | 730 |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 161 | 290 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 363 µg | 102.9 µg | 110 | 224 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 3.4 mg | 975.2 µg | 23 | 315 |
| beta-Carotene | 5.9 mg | 1.7 mg | 104 | 111 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 121 µg | 34.3 µg | 34 | 75 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 13.6 mg | 3.9 mg | 15 | 16 |
| Phylloquinone | 778 µg | 220.6 µg | 15 | 18 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 508 µg | 144 µg | 120 | 261 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 187 mg | 53 mg | 41 | 358 |
| Copper, Cu | 171 µg | 48.5 µg | 141 | 678 |
| Iron, Fe | 3.1 mg | 878.8 µg | 52 | 611 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 85 | 295 |
| Phosphorus, P | 66 mg | 18.7 mg | 105 | 606 |
| Potassium, K | 397 mg | 112.5 mg | 179 | 501 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 99 | 693 |
| Sodium, Na | 76 mg | 21.5 mg | 376 | 1073 |
| Zinc, Zn | 410 µg | 116.2 µg | 122 | 885 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 35.3 mg | 10 mg | 91 | 803 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 85.6 g | 24.3 g | 360 | 458 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 45 kcal | 12.8 kcal | 177 | 644 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Dandelion Greens
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | 55.0 g | 1.9 oz |
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| Dandelion Greens | No of Nutrients |
(With Salt, Drained) | 35 |
(Without Salt, Drained) | 46 |
(Made With Butter) | 51 |
(Made With Margarine) | 48 |
(Made With Oil) | 43 |
(Made With Unspecified Fat) | 51 |
(Made Without Fat) | 41 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 51 |
| 46 |
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