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Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)
Vegetables

Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, chopped · 105 g

Calories
35
2%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    2.1g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    6.7g
    66% of calories
  • Fat
    0.6g
    13% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped, 105 g) has 35 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 6.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (40% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and Vitamin K (482% DV).

Per 100 g
33cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.1g
Net carbs
4g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3g
0.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin A40%
  • Vitamin C21%
  • Vitamin K482%
  • Iron24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber11%
  • Vitamin E17%
  • Thiamine11%
  • Riboflavin (B2)14%
  • Vitamin B613%
  • Calcium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (105 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A359 μg
40%
Vitamin C19 mg
21%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K579 μg
482%
Thiamine0.1 mg
11%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
14%
Niacin1 mg
3%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
13%
Folate (B9)14 μg
3%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
1%
Choline26 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium147 mg
15%
Iron2 mg
24%
Potassium244 mg
5%
Magnesium25 mg
6%
Phosphorus44 mg
6%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.2 mg
11%
Selenium0.3 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alpha carotene256 μg—
Beta carotene4,137 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.3 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Theobromine0 mg—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 35 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 7min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 4min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 3min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 5min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

One serving of Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped) has 35 calories, which works out to 33 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 21% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 66% 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 (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

46 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

0.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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