Kale vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kale and mustard Greens
- Kale has more vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A; however, mustard Greens is higher in vitamin E.
- Kale covers your daily vitamin K needs 187% more than mustard Greens.
- Mustard Greens contains 2 times less vitamin C than kale. Kale contains 41mg of vitamin C, while mustard Greens contains 25.3mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +62.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.63 g
Water:
91.2 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.5% |
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Water
~91.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.193 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 817µg | 592.7µg | 187% |
| Manganese | 0.416mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 25.3mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 681µg | 618µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 1.78mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.098mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 162mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 28mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.146mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 2.56g | 1% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.193g | 0.046g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Calories | 28kcal | 26kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 0.47g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.63g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Carbs | 5.63g | 4.51g | 0% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 1.41g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2g | 2g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.433mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
193%
144%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)