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Cardoon vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cardoon and Mustard Greens

  • Cardoon has more Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Mustard Greens has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 69% more than Cardoon.
  • Cardoon contains 19 times more Sodium than Mustard Greens. While Cardoon contains 170mg of Sodium, Mustard Greens contains only 9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cardoon, raw 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 Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +146.9%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Potassium +146.9%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Iron +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
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 B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Protein +265.7%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Water - 91.78
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Other +66.2%
Contains more Protein +265.7%
Contains more Fats +370%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.012
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.012

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 2.51g Mustard Greens
Protein 0.7g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.1g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.07g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Calories 17kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.41g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 70mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.7mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 42mg 13mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 42mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 400mg 162mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.231mg 0.146mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 0IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 2mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.433mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.12mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.098mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 9µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.012g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.046g Mustard Greens

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Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.