Dandelion · Taraxacum officinale
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 58/100
How many beneficial nutrients Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
66% from carbs
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Carbs 66%6.4 g per serving
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Fat 14%0.6 g per serving
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Protein 21%2.0 g per serving
What Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 727.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 18.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 358.9 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 13.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 27.6 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 140.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 24.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 42.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 232.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 280.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.3 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.2 g | — |
About Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Dandelion greens are the tender, jagged leaves of the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), the same cheerful yellow-flowered plant that dots lawns everywhere, valued in kitchens as a nutritious vegetable rather than a weed. The whole plant is edible, and the leaves have a pleasantly bitter, peppery flavor much like arugula or endive, sharpest in older greens and milder in young spring leaves. Dandelion greens are remarkably nutrient-dense, exceptionally high in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, plus calcium, iron, and potassium, for very few calories.
Young leaves brighten salads, while larger ones are best sauteed with garlic, wilted into soups, or braised to tame their bitterness, and a quick blanch also softens the sharp edge. Long popular in Mediterranean and European country cooking, the plant offers more than its greens: the inulin-rich root is roasted as a caffeine-free coffee substitute, and the golden flowers are made into wine. Choose crisp, fresh bunches with firm, unwilted leaves, and store dandelion greens wrapped in the refrigerator, using them within a few days before they turn limp.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
There are 33 calories in 100 g of Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, or about 35 calories in 1 cup, chopped (105 g).
How much protein is in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 2.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 6.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 0.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of?
Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is an excellent source of Vitamin K (299% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (81% DV) and Vitamin C (20% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Copper, Thiamin (B1), Calcium, Dietary Fiber and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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