The diets react (see scores below)
Diet Ratings
Dandelion greens are low-carb leafy vegetables with 2g net carbs per cup and high fiber. Excellent keto vegetable with additional liver-supporting compounds.
Dandelion greens are wild leafy vegetables, entirely plant-based and whole-food. Highly nutritious and unprocessed.
Dandelion greens are wild foraged vegetables rich in vitamins and minerals. They exemplify paleo eating—unprocessed, nutrient-dense plants that were consumed by hunter-gatherers.
Leafy green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, K and minerals. Bitter greens are traditional in Mediterranean cuisines. Supports core principle of eating vegetables multiple times daily.
Dandelion greens are plant-derived vegetables containing plant compounds and fiber. Completely excluded from carnivore diet which permits only animal products. No animal origin whatsoever.
Dandelion greens are whole, unprocessed vegetables with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30.
Dandelion greens contain significant inulin (a fructan) and are high-FODMAP. Monash University has tested and rated dandelion greens as high-FODMAP even at small serving sizes due to fructan content.
Leafy green vegetable exceptionally high in potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Very low sodium and calorie-dense in nutrients. Exemplary DASH vegetable choice.
Low-glycemic leafy green (~3g net carbs per 100g), high in polyphenols and anti-inflammatory compounds. Ideal Zone carbohydrate; bitter greens align with Sears' preference for colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables.
Bitter green with exceptional antioxidant and polyphenol content. High in vitamins A, C, K and minerals. Traditional use in anti-inflammatory herbalism. Supports liver function and detoxification.
Nutrient-dense leafy green with 2.7g fiber per cup, high water content, minimal calories, and rich in vitamins A, K, C. Supports digestive health and hydration. Slightly bitter taste may be polarizing but nutritionally excellent for GLP-1 patients.
Nutritional profile
Six traits that cut across every diet.
Fiber & Plants
How much whole-plant food and fiber it delivers.
Healthy Fats
The quality of its fats (unsaturated, omega-3).
Whole / Unprocessed
How close it is to its natural, unprocessed form.
Gut Gentle
How easy it is on digestion (low FODMAP, few irritants).
Low Glycemic
How little it spikes your blood sugar.
Protein Density
How much protein it packs per calorie.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.
Diet-Specific Tips for Dandelion greens
Keto — 9/10- 2g net carbs per cup
- High fiber (1.5g per cup)
- Nutrient-dense (vitamins A, K, C)
- Bitter compounds support digestion
Vegan — 9/10- Whole plant food
- Unprocessed
- Nutrient-dense
- No animal products
Paleo — 10/10- Wild foraged vegetable
- High in vitamins A, C, K
- Rich in minerals
- No anti-nutrients
Mediterranean — 9/10- nutrient-dense leafy green
- traditional Mediterranean ingredient
- supports daily vegetable intake
- minimal processing
Whole30 — 9/10- Vegetable
- Unprocessed
- Nutrient-dense
DASH — 10/10- Very low sodium
- High potassium
- High calcium and magnesium
- Excellent fiber
Zone — 9/10- Very low glycemic impact
- High polyphenol content
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Nutrient-dense
Anti-Inflammatory — 8/10- Very high antioxidants
- Rich polyphenol profile
- Vitamins A, C, K
- Mineral-dense
- Liver-supportive compounds
GLP-1 Friendly — 9/10- high fiber
- nutrient-dense
- high water content
- low calorie
- supports digestive health