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Dandelion Greens with a Kick - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Dandelion Greens with a Kick Recipe

Dandelion Greens with a Kick has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Thiamin.

The food contains 12.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 3.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.48 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Dandelion Greens with a Kick, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat60%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin
  • Low in Cholesterol
  • High in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A11700 IU234%
Vitamin C41.4 mg69%
Thiamin0.35 mg23%
Niacin1.8 mg9%
Vitamin B60.4 mg20%
Folate76 mcg19%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium290 mg29%
Iron6.5 mg36%
Magnesium64 mg16%
Potassium483 mg13.8%
Sodium1389 mg57.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.4 g4.1%
Dietary Fiber4.3 g17.2%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.8 g7.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.8 g16.6%
Saturated Fat3.2 g16%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 97

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.8 g 16.6%

Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 9 mg 3%

Sodium 1389 mg 57.9%

Total Carbohydrates 12.4 g 4.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.2%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 3.8 g 7.6%

Vitamin A 234% Vitamin C 69%

Calcium 29% Iron 36%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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