Dandelion leaves are jagged toothed leaves of flowering herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. These plants often occur in nature as weeds. Dandelion leaves have a tangy and bitter taste.
Younger leaves with short stems are tender and mild, while larger leaves become fibrous and bitter. Once the plant starts flowering, the leaves are inedible as they are very bitter.
Scientific name of Dandelion Greens
Taraxacum
Other names of Dandelion Greens
- Swedish mums
- Bitterwort
- Cankerwort
- Clockflower
- Pissinlit
Nutrition facts of Dandelion Greens
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.7 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 2.7 | GRAM | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.2 | GRAM | 3% |
Calories by source in Dandelion Greens:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Dandelion Greens = 73%
- Calories by fat in Dandelion Greens = 13%
- Calories by protein in Dandelion Greens = 14%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Dandelion Greens:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Dandelion Greens = 62%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Dandelion Greens = 35%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Dandelion Greens = 3%
Detailed vitamin profile of Dandelion Greens, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Dandelion Greens, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Dandelion Greens
- Select young fresh dandelion leaves
- Avoid leaves with yellow patching ( yellow patching signifies over maturing )
- Avoid bigger and dark green leaves as they are old and will be more bitter
Availability of Dandelion Greens
- Generally available round the year
- Best season is early fall through winter
How to store Dandelion Greens
- Dandelion leaves can be stored in refrigerator for few days in ventilated plastic bag or container
Complete nutrition facts of Dandelion Greens
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