Dandelion · Taraxacum officinale

Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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33 kcal Calories

2.0 g Protein

6.4 g Carbs

0.6 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 66/100

How many beneficial nutrients Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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, without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

33 kcal / serving

66% from carbs

Carbs 66%

6.4 g per serving
Fat 14%

0.6 g per serving
Protein 21%

2.0 g per serving

What Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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).

Vitamin K460% Vitamin A (RAE)38% Vitamin C20% Vitamin E16% Riboflavin (B2)13% Copper13% Thiamin (B1)11% Calcium11% Dietary Fiber10% Iron10% Manganese10%

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	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.9 g	10%
Total Sugars	0.5 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	0.6 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g	—
Trans Fat	0.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	38.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	224.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	8.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	124.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	6.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	12.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	224.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	2.0 g	4%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	342.0 mcg	38%
Vitamin C	18.0 mg	20%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	2.4 mg	16%
Vitamin K	551.4 mcg	460%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	13%
Niacin (B3)	0.5 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	13.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	0.1 mg	1%
Choline	25.0 mg	5%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	140.0 mg	11%
Iron	1.8 mg	10%
Magnesium	24.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	42.0 mg	3%
Potassium	232.0 mg	5%
Sodium	44.0 mg	2%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	0.3 mcg	1%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	1.2 g	—

About Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without 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, without salt?

There are 33 calories in 100 g of Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, or about 35 calories in 1 cup, chopped (105 g).

How much protein is in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 2.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 6.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt provides 0.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt a good source of?

Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is an excellent source of Vitamin K (460% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (38% DV) and Vitamin C (20% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E, Riboflavin (B2), Copper, Thiamin (B1), Calcium and Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.