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Cauliflower vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Mustard Greens?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6, yet Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 481% higher.
  • Cauliflower has 111 times more Choline than Mustard Greens. Cauliflower has 44.3mg of Choline, while Mustard Greens has 0.4mg.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +274.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +274.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2125%
Contains more Vitamin K +3723.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
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 C +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2125%
Contains more Vitamin K +3723.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
Equal in Water - 91.78
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +223.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower 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 Cauliflower Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 2.51g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.28g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.97g 4.51g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 22mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.42mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 42mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 162mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.27mg 0.22mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 48.2mg 25.3mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.433mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.12mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.098mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 9µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.046g Mustard Greens
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower 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
30%
Cauliflower
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.