Dandelion greens (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped · 55 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.5g20% of calories
- Carbs5.1g68% of calories
- Fat0.4g12% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Dandelion greens (raw) (1 cup, chopped, 55 g) has 25 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 5.1 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (68% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (31% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and Vitamin K (357% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A31%
- Vitamin C21%
- Vitamin K357%
- Iron21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E13%
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Vitamin B611%
- Calcium10%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (55 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 279 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 428 μg | 357% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 15 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 103 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 218 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 200 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 3,220 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 25 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 5minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Dandelion greens (raw)?
One serving of Dandelion greens (raw) (1 cup, chopped) has 25 calories, which works out to 45 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Dandelion greens (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 20% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Dandelion greens (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Dandelion greens (raw)?
42 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Dandelion greens (raw)?
0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
