USDA Survey

Dandelion greens, raw

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2709588, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

45
Caloriesvery low density
2.7g
Proteinmoderate · 5% DV
9.2g
Carbslow · 3% DV
0.7g
Fatlow · 1% DV
45 calories per 100g

Dandelion greens, raw contains 45 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 2.7g of protein, 0.7g of fat, and 9.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 25% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Dandelion greens, raw is a low-calorie food at just 45 kcal per 100g.

2.7g
protein per 100g
Top 75%
protein vs USDA whole foods
45
calories per 100g
3.5g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Dandelion greens, raw contains 45 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 2.7g of protein, 0.7g of fat, and 9.2g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 3.5g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

❤️ Low Fat 🪶 Very Low Calorie Sugar Free 🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Dandelion greens, raw is catalogued there as FDC ID 2709588, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Dandelion greens, raw reads as low fat, very low calorie, sugar free, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Dandelion greens, raw balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 13% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 45 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.7g 1% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 76mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 0.7g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 3g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 187mg 14% Iron 3mg 17% Potassium 397mg 8% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

45
Calories per 100g

45 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%2of 2,000 kcal
45 kcal = 2% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 2.7gF: 0.7gC: 9.2g
2.7g
Protein
5% DV
0.7g
Total Fat
1% DV
9.2g
Carbs
3% DV
3.5g
Fiber
13% DV
0.7g
Sugar
no FDA DV
76mg
Sodium
3% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Dandelion greens, raw ranks on protein

Its 2.7g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Dandelion greens, raw vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

3 25th percentile higher than 25% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). This entry sits in this band. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Above this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 9.2 G
3%
Energy 45 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 3.5 G
13%
Protein 2.7 G
5%
Total Sugars 0.71 G
Total lipid (fat) 0.70 G
1%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 85.6 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 35 MG
Folate, DFE 27.0 UG
Folate, food 27.0 UG
Folate, total 27.0 UG
Folic acid 0.0 UG
Niacin 1 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 35 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 778.4 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 187 MG
14%
Iron, Fe 3 MG
17%
Potassium, K 397 MG
8%
Sodium, Na 76 MG
3%
Carotene, alpha 363.0 UG
Carotene, beta 5854.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 121.0 UG
Lycopene 0.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 36 MG
Phosphorus, P 66 MG
Retinol 0.0 UG
Selenium, Se 0.5 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 508.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.0 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 3 MG
Zinc, Zn 0 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.17 G
1%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.01 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.31 G
MUFA 16:1 0.00 G
MUFA 18:1 0.01 G
MUFA 20:1 0.00 G
MUFA 22:1 0.00 G
PUFA 18:2 0.26 G
PUFA 18:3 0.04 G
PUFA 18:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:4 0.00 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.00 G
SFA 12:0 0.00 G
SFA 14:0 0.01 G
SFA 16:0 0.14 G
SFA 18:0 0.01 G
SFA 4:0 0.00 G
SFA 6:0 0.00 G
SFA 8:0 0.00 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 13610.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Dandelion greens, raw delivers 2.7g of protein per 100g, more than 25% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 45 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low fat, very low calorie, sugar free patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

Chard, cooked

Survey
44 cal
P: 1.9gF: 3.0gC: 3.9g

Kale, fresh, cooked, no added fat

Survey
46 cal
P: 3.1gF: 1.6gC: 4.7g

Kale, frozen, cooked, no added fat

Survey
44 cal
P: 2.9gF: 1.2gC: 5.3g

Greens with ham or pork

Survey
47 cal
P: 4.9gF: 1.4gC: 4.7g

Kale, raw

Survey
43 cal
P: 2.9gF: 1.5gC: 4.4g

Beet greens, cooked

Survey
48 cal
P: 2.3gF: 2.9gC: 4.5g

→ Compare Dandelion greens, raw side-by-side with Chard and Kale

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Dandelion greens, raw? ▼
Dandelion greens, raw contains 45 calories per 100g. It has 2.7g of protein, 0.7g of fat, and 9.2g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Dandelion greens, raw? ▼
Per 100g, Dandelion greens, raw has 2.7g protein (24% of calories), 0.7g fat, and 9.2g carbs. Fiber: 3.5g. Sugar: 0.7g.
How much sodium is in Dandelion greens, raw? ▼
Dandelion greens, raw contains 76mg of sodium per 100g, which is 3% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Dandelion greens, raw high in fiber? ▼
Dandelion greens, raw contains 3.5g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 13% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Dandelion greens, raw keto-friendly? ▼
Dandelion greens, raw has 9.2g of carbs per 100g (82% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Dandelion greens, raw good for a diet? ▼
Dandelion greens, raw has 45 calories per 100g. This is relatively low in calories. Fat content: 0.7g. Contains 3.5g fiber which aids digestion.
How does Dandelion greens, raw compare to other foods? ▼
Dandelion greens, raw provides 45 calories and 2.7g protein per 100g. That is 17 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2709588) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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