Calories in Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 33 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (105 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 21% from protein and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 299% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 33 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.6 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 280 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars I | 1.6 g | |
| Protein ? | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 727 µg | 81% |
| Vitamin C ? | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K I | 359 µg | 299% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.18 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.057 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 27.6 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 140 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 42 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 232 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 14%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.9 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.6 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium280 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 8,727 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3,398 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 89.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Energy ? | 138 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 14,544 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Dandelion greens
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dandelion greens, raw Raw | 45 | 2.7 g | 9.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 33 | 2 g | 6.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Dandelion greens, cooked Cooked | 71 | 2.8 g | 9.6 g | 3.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beans, snap, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 28 | 1.5 g | 6.5 g | 0.17 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 1.5 g | 6.5 g | 0.17 g |
| Beans, snap, yellow, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 28 | 1.5 g | 6.5 g | 0.17 g |
| Beans, snap, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained without salt Cooked | 28 | 1.5 g | 6.5 g | 0.17 g |
| Broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 28 | 1.8 g | 5.6 g | 0.34 g |
| Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 36 | 2.6 g | 7.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 2.6 g | 7.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 35 | 2.4 g | 7.2 g | 0.41 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked dandelion greens?
100 g of cooked dandelion greens has 33 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (105 g): about 35 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked dandelion greens?
Cooked dandelion greens contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 cup, chopped (105 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked dandelion greens?
Cooked dandelion greens has 6.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked dandelion greens?
Cooked dandelion greens contains 0.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked dandelion greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (299% DV), Vitamin A (81% DV), Vitamin C (20% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (13% DV) and copper (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked dandelion greens?
100 g contains 280 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does dandelion greens have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 33 kcal, while dandelion greens, raw has 45 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169351. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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