Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Dandelion Greens.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Dandelion Greens vegetableMarch–July in Turkey (approximate harvest period)
Vegetable guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Dandelion Greens Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Dandelion Greens (Taraxacum officinale) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler vegetable library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 45 kcal and includes 508 µg RAE vitamin A, 187 mg calcium, 35 mg vitamin C. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

508 µg RAE vitamin A187 mg calcium35 mg vitamin C3.4 mg vitamin E
Energy45 kcal
Fiber3.5 g
Vitamin C35 mg
Potassium397 mg

Dandelion Greens benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Dandelion Greens provides 3.5 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 35 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 397 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 36 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 3.1 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.

Dandelion Greens nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 100 g reference serving.

Dandelion Greens vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g100 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy45 kcal45 kcal
Water85.6 g85.6 g
Protein2.7 g2.7 g
Total fat0.7 g0.7 g
Saturated fat0.2 g0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat0 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.3 g0.3 g
Carbohydrate9.2 g9.2 g
Dietary fiber3.5 g3.5 g
Total sugars0.7 g0.7 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash1.8 g1.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium187 mg187 mg
Iron3.1 mg3.1 mg
Magnesium36 mg36 mg
Phosphorus66 mg66 mg
Potassium397 mg397 mg
Sodium76 mg76 mg
Zinc0.4 mg0.4 mg
Copper0.2 mg0.2 mg
Manganese0.3 mg0.3 mg
Selenium0.5 µg0.5 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C35 mg35 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.2 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.3 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.8 mg0.8 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.1 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin B60.3 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)27 µg27 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate27 µg27 µg
Folate, DFE27 µg DFE27 µg DFE
Choline35.3 mg35.3 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A508 µg RAE508 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene5,854 µg5,854 µg
Alpha-carotene363 µg363 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin13,610 µg13,610 µg
Vitamin E3.4 mg3.4 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K778.4 µg778.4 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30 g0 g
Omega-60.3 g0.3 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0 g0 g
Glucose0 g0 g
Fructose0 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0 g0 g
Threonine0 g0 g
Isoleucine0 g0 g
Leucine0 g0 g
Lysine0 g0 g
Methionine0 g0 g
Cystine0 g0 g
Phenylalanine0 g0 g
Tyrosine0 g0 g
Valine0 g0 g
Arginine0 g0 g
Histidine0 g0 g
Alanine0 g0 g
Aspartic acid0 g0 g
Glutamic acid0 g0 g
Glycine0 g0 g
Proline0 g0 g
Serine0 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0 g0 g
Linoleic acid0.3 g0.3 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Dandelion Greens?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 45 kcal. A 100 g reference serving provides approximately 45 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Dandelion Greens in the kitchen

Dandelion Greens can be used raw when food-safe or prepared by steaming, roasting, sautéing, simmering or adding to soups and salads, depending on the ingredient.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.