Dandelion Greens vs Spirulina – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing dandelion greens to spirulina, we picked the dandelions.

Why?

We have what one might expect to be quite a stand-off today, and yet in the battle of “plant that grows in your yard if you don’t spray weedkiller” vs “expensive health food”, it wasn’t close.

In terms of macros, the only noteworthy difference is that dandelion greens have more than 7x the fiber, winning.

In the category of vitamins, dandelion greens have a lot more of vitamins A, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, while spirulina has more of vitamins B2, B3, B5, and B12. Thus, another clear win for dandelions.

When it comes to minerals, dandelion greens have more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese. phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while spirulina has more copper and selenium. One more easy win for dandelions.

If we want to compare their phytochemicals, dandelion greens win hands-down by virtue of spirulina not being a plant and thus not having phytochemicals (phyto- means “plant”), but even if it weren’t for that, dandelion greens are one of the richest sources of polyphenols around anyway. So, another win for dandelions.

Adding up the sections makes for an overwhelming win for dandelion greens, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is best!

Want to learn more?

You might like:

• A Deeper Dive Into Seaweed ← this is more about nori than spirulina, but still, it’s worth reading!
• 21 Most Beneficial Polyphenols & What Foods Have Them

Enjoy!