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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Dandelion Greens"
| Food Name: Dandelion Greens | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 45 | Total Fat (g): 1 |
| Protein (g): 3 | Carbohydrates (g): 9 |
| Sugars (g): 1 | Fiber (g): 4 |
| Net Carbs (g): 6 | Water (g): 86 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 14 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 306 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 44 | Omega-6 (mg): 261 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 10161 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 508 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 35 | Vitamin E (mg): 3 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 778 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 27 | Food Folate (mcg): 27 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 27 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 187 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 36 | Phosphorus (mg): 66 |
| Potassium (mg): 397 | Sodium (mg): 76 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 35 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 5854 |
| Alpha-Carotene (mcg): 363 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 13610 |
| PRAL Score: -8 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Dandelion Greens
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Dandelion Greens'?
100 grams of 'Dandelion Greens' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 3g (around 6% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 9g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 1g (around 1% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Dandelion Greens'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Dandelion Greens' provides around 45 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Dandelion Greens' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Dandelion Greens' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 3g protein, 9g carbs, and 1g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Dandelion Greens' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Dandelion Greens' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 187 mg (14% DV),
Potassium (mg): 397 mg (8% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 36 mg (9% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 66 mg (5% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 76 mg (3% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Dandelion Greens in significant amounts?
'Dandelion Greens' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 508 mcg (56% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 10161 IU (339% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 35 mg (39% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 778 mcg (648% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin E (mg): 3 mg (20% DV).
'Dandelion Greens' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 27 mcg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Dandelion Greens' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Dandelion Greens' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.