Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped · 105 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.1g21% of calories
- Carbs6.7g66% of calories
- Fat0.6g13% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) (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 (85% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and Vitamin K (314% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A85%
- Vitamin C21%
- Vitamin K314%
- Iron24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber11%
- Thiamine11%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Vitamin B613%
- Calcium15%
- Copper13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (105 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 763 μg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 377 μg | 314% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) | 14 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 29 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 147 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.3 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 6 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 9,163 μg | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Dandelion greens (raw)45
- Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)33
- Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)33
Burning 35 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 7minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)?
One serving of Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted) (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, salted) 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, salted) 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, salted)?
294 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Dandelion greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)?
1.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
