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Agar vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Agar and Mustard Greens

  • Agar has more Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Potassium, however, Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 474% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 64 times less Folate than Agar. Agar has 580µg of Folate, while Mustard Greens has 9µg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, agar, dried and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +429.7%
Contains more Iron +2359.8%
Contains more Magnesium +5823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +594.4%
Contains more Zinc +2536.4%
Contains more Copper +317.8%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +429.7%
Contains more Iron +2359.8%
Contains more Magnesium +5823.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +594.4%
Contains more Zinc +2536.4%
Contains more Copper +317.8%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Agar
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Contains more Vitamin E +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2415%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.2%
Contains more Folate +6344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2329.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 743% 36% 0% 85% 11% 15% 9% 8% 23% 7% 0% 1482%
Contains more Vitamin E +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2415%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.2%
Contains more Folate +6344.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2329.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Carbs +1693.3%
Contains more Other +477.9%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Water +957.4%
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Carbs +1693.3%
Contains more Other +477.9%
Contains more Fats +56.7%
Contains more Water +957.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307.4%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +307.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar Mustard Greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 2.51g Agar
Protein 6.21g 2.56g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 80.88g 4.51g Agar
Calories 306kcal 26kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 7.7g 2g Agar
Calcium 625mg 118mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.87mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 13mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 42mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 162mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 5.8mg 0.22mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.146mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.6µg Agar
Vitamin A 0IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 5mg 1.78mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.063mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.433mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.12mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.098mg Agar
Folate 580µg 9µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.046g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Agar Mustard Greens
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Agar
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Agar
Agar is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/nutrients
  2. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.