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Home / Garden / Plants / Dandelion greens are 4x more nutritious than sweet potatoes 

Dandelion greens are 4x more nutritious than sweet potatoes 

Updated on December 16, 2025June 9, 2025
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According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, the leaves of the dandelion plant are about 4x more nutritious than sweet potatoes. 

Dandelions are rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C, and K, and contains vitamin E, folate, and other minerals. 

Dandelion can be eaten cooked or raw.

Learn more >> https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/pdf/13_0390.pdf

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