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Lettuce vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lettuce and Mustard Greens

  • Lettuce has more Folate, however, Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 389% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 34 times less Choline than Lettuce. Lettuce has 13.6mg of Choline, while Mustard Greens has 0.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Lettuce, green leaf, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 35% 14% 33% 49% 6% 18% 1.2% 0% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +403.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Iron ~0.87mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 444% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 84% 742% 36% 0% 10% 15% 8.1% 7.2% 23% 0% 1482% 6.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +3300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +709.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +369.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.098mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 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 ProteinProtein +88.2%
Contains more FatsFats +213.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.1%
~equal in Water ~91.78g
~equal in Other ~0.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 6% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
7% 65% 27%
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 +78.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1733.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lettuce Mustard Greens Opinion
Calories 15kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Protein 1.36g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.15g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 9.2mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Net carbs 1.57g 2.51g Mustard Greens
Carbs 2.87g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Calcium 36mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 194mg 162mg Lettuce
Iron 0.86mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Sugar 0.78g 1.41g Lettuce
Fiber 1.3g 2g Mustard Greens
Copper 0.029mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.18mg 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 29mg 42mg Mustard Greens
Sodium 28mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 7405IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 370µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.041mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.063mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 0.433mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0.12mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 126.3µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Folate 38µg 9µg Lettuce
Choline 13.6mg 0.4mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.046g Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lettuce Mustard Greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
69%
Lettuce
186%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Lettuce
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.