Dandelion leaves
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 2gCarbs
- Fiber
- 3gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 0gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 1gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.2Glycemic Load
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Dandelion leaves
- Water89.0g
- Fiber3.0g
- Carbs2.0g
- Fat1.0g
- Protein3.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Not present
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- Low
- Oxalate
- Not present
- Goitrogen
- Low
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Low
- Antioxidants
- High
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Dandelion leaves are highly nutritious, packed with essential vitamins and minerals like calcium and iron, making them a great addition to a low-carb diet. They are also high in fiber, which aids in digestion.
- Rich in calcium: 32.9% of the RDA.
- Contains high levels of iron: 48.86% of the RDA.
- Moderate potassium and magnesium content.
- Low in carbohydrates: Only 2g total carbs.
- Provides 3g of dietary fiber.
Is Dandelion leaves keto?
Dandelion leaves can be included in a keto diet due to their low carbohydrate content. They provide beneficial nutrients with minimal net carbs, making them suitable for those following a ketogenic lifestyle.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Dandelion Leaves
With a low glycemic load of 0.2 and a glycemic index of 15, dandelion leaves have a negligible impact on blood sugar levels, thus supporting glucose control crucial in ketogenic diets.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 65
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.19
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.17
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.2
- Beta-Carotene
- 7900
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 190
- Calcium
- 170
- Iron
- 3.4
- Potassium
- 500
- Magnesium
- 37
- Phosphorus
- 65
- Zinc
- 0.8
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 7900 |
| CalciumMineral | 170 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 2 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 1 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 3 |
| IronMineral | 3.4 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 37 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 65 |
| PotassiumMineral | 500 |
| ProteinMacro | 3 |
| SodiumMineral | 190 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.19 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.17 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.2 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 65 |
| WaterMacro | 89 |
| ZincMineral | 0.8 |
