Dandelion greens (raw) nutrition facts

Taraxacum officinale

100 grams of dandelion greens, raw contain 45 calories, 2.7 g of protein, 9.2 g of carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (648% DV), vitamin A (56% DV), vitamin C (39% DV) and vitamin E (23% DV). Most of its calories (68%) come from carbs.

Nutrition Facts
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total fat 0.7 g1%
Saturated fat 0.17 g1%
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 76 mg3%
Total carbohydrate 9.2 g3%
Dietary fiber 3.5 g13%
Total sugars 0.71 g
Protein 2.7 g5%
Vitamin D 0 µg0%
Calcium 187 mg14%
Iron 3.1 mg17%
Potassium 397 mg8%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Calorie breakdown

Protein 20%Carbs 68%Fat 12%
45calories
2.7 gprotein
9.2 gcarbs
0.7 gfat

Values shown for 100 g.

Rich in

  • Vitamin K648%
  • Vitamin A56%
  • Vitamin C39%
  • Vitamin E23%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Copper19%

% Daily Value per 100 g

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Full nutrient profile

Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Vitamin A508 µg56%
Vitamin C35 mg39%
Vitamin E3.44 mg23%
Vitamin K778 µg648%
Thiamin (B1)0.19 mg16%
Riboflavin (B2)0.26 mg20%
Niacin (B3)0.81 mg5%
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.08 mg2%
Vitamin B60.25 mg15%
Folate27 µg7%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Choline35.3 mg6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% DV
Calcium187 mg14%
Iron3.1 mg17%
Potassium397 mg8%
Magnesium36 mg9%
Phosphorus66 mg5%
Zinc0.41 mg4%
Copper0.17 mg19%
Manganese0.34 mg15%
Selenium0.5 µg1%

Fats

NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat0.17 g1%
Trans fat0 g-
Monounsaturated fat0.01 g-
Polyunsaturated fat0.31 g-

Other

NutrientAmount% DV
Water85.6 g-
Caffeine0 mg-
Alcohol0 g-

How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products

Per 100 gDandelion greens (raw)Category averageDifference
Calories4563.7-29%
Protein2.7 g2.82 g-4%
Total carbohydrate9.2 g12.5 g-26%
Total fat0.7 g1.01 g-31%
Dietary fiber3.5 g3 g+17%
Total sugars0.71 g3.34 g-79%
Sodium76 mg157 mg-52%

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169226. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.