How the diets react
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.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.