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Edamame vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edamame and Mustard Greens

  • Edamame has more Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 472% more than Edamame.
  • Edamame contains 35 times more Folate than Mustard Greens. While Edamame contains 311µg of Folate, Mustard Greens contains only 9µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Edamame, frozen, prepared 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 Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +302.4%
Contains more Potassium +169.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +522.7%
Contains more Copper +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +87.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +302.4%
Contains more Potassium +169.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +522.7%
Contains more Copper +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +87.3%

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 B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Folate +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4051%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2119.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.098
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.2%
Contains more Folate +3355.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4051%
Contains more Vitamin E +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2119.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.098

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +365.2%
Contains more Fats +1006.4%
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +26.1%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +365.2%
Contains more Fats +1006.4%
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Other +77.9%
Contains more Water +26.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1065.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4587%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1065.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4587%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Mustard Greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Edamame Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 2.51g Edamame
Protein 11.91g 2.56g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.47g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 4.51g Edamame
Calories 121kcal 26kcal Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 5.2g 2g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 2.27mg 0.87mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 13mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 42mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 162mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 9mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.22mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.146mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.68mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 6.1mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.041mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.063mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.433mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.12mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.098mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 9µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.126mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.11g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.046g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.608g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame 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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.