Dandelion greens vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, sage, ground is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Dandelion greens 33
Spices 315
Protein (g)
Dandelion greens 2.00
Spices 10.6
Carbs (g)
Dandelion greens 6.40
Spices 60.7
Fat (g)
Dandelion greens 0.600
Spices 12.8
Fiber (g)
Dandelion greens 2.90
Spices 40.3
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, sage, ground — 10.6g vs 2.00g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 33 vs 315 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, sage, ground scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Dandelion greens | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 33 kcal | 315 kcal | -90% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 89.8 g | 7.96 g | +1028% |
| Protein | 2.00 g | 10.6 g | -81% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.600 g | 12.8 g | -95% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.40 g | 60.7 g | -89% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.90 g | 40.3 g | -93% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.146 g | 7.03 g | -98% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.012 g | 1.87 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 18.0 mg | 32.4 mg | -44% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.130 mg | 0.754 mg | -83% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.175 mg | 0.336 mg | -48% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.514 mg | 5.72 mg | -91% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.057 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.160 mg | 2.69 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 13.0 ug | 274 ug | -95% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 25.0 mg | 43.6 mg | -43% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 342 ug | 295 ug | +16% |
| Carotene, beta | 3940 ug | 3485 ug | +13% |
| Carotene, alpha | 244 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.44 mg | 7.48 mg | -67% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 140 mg | 1652 mg | -92% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.80 mg | 28.1 mg | -94% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24.0 mg | 428 mg | -94% |
| Phosphorus, P | 42.0 mg | 91.0 mg | -54% |
| Potassium, K | 232 mg | 1070 mg | -78% |
| Sodium, Na | 44.0 mg | 11.0 mg | +300% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.280 mg | 4.70 mg | -94% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.115 mg | 0.757 mg | -85% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.230 mg | 3.13 mg | -93% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 3.70 ug | -92% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 138 kj | 1317 kj | -90% |
| Ash | 1.20 g | 7.95 g | -85% |
| Total Sugars | 0.500 g | 1.71 g | -71% |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 13.0 ug | 274 ug | -95% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 13.0 ug | 274 ug | -95% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 82.0 ug | 109 ug | -25% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6837 IU | 5900 IU | +16% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 9158 ug | 1895 ug | +383% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 551 ug | 1715 ug | -68% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.710 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.760 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.300 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.008 g | 0.720 g | -99% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.124 g | 3.15 g | -96% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.006 g | 1.25 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.012 g | 1.75 g | -99% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.262 g | 1.76 g | -85% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.224 g | 0.530 g | -58% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.038 g | 1.23 g | -97% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 244 mg | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Sodium, Na +300% in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Biotin (Vitamin B7) -95% in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -94% in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Iron, Fe -94% in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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