QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in raw dandelion greens?
The selected raw dandelion-greens record provides 45 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible amount and keep other states separate.
45 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Raw dandelion greens nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 45 kcal
- Protein
- 2.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 9.2 g
- Fat
- 0.7 g
- Fibre
- 3.5 g
- Vitamin K
- 778 µg
- Vitamin A
- 508 µg RAE
- Vitamin C
- 35 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 169226. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
2.7 g per 100 g. From Dandelion greens, raw.
Carbohydrate
9.2 g per 100 g. From Dandelion greens, raw.
Fat
0.7 g per 100 g. From Dandelion greens, raw.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where raw dandelion greens fits in a varied eating pattern.
Vitamin K
778 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Vitamin A
508 µg RAE per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Vitamin C
35 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
3.1 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Raw greens
Selected reference.
Boiled
Use cooked weight and a cooked record.
Sautéed
Log cooking fat separately.
Tea or supplement
Use the exact product information.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How raw dandelion greens can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 45 kcal per 100 g, the 50 g example is 22.5 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 3.5 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 2.7 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Use confirmed edible raw leaf weight and keep oil, tea or supplements separate.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep purchased dandelion greens chilled and reasonably dry.
After opening or cutting
Keep cut greens covered in a clean container.
Prepare
Correct plant identification and growing-site safety are outside this nutrient record.
Safety boundary
Discard slimy or extensively spoiled leaves; use authoritative foraging guidance rather than this page.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log raw dandelion greens more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Dandelion greens, raw.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
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Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Raw dandelion greens calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of dandelion greens?
45 kcal in the selected Dandelion greens, raw record.
How much fibre is in dandelion greens?
3.5 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which dandelion greens state does this page use?
Dandelion greens, raw. State and preparation are part of the answer.
Can I use these values for dandelion tea?
No. Tea is a different preparation and needs its own product or recipe information.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 45 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Dandelion greens, raw, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 169226 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.