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Mustard Greens vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard Greens and Arrowroot different?

  • Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Calcium, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 82% more than Mustard Greens.
  • Mustard Greens contains 618 times more Vitamin A RAE than Arrowroot. Mustard Greens contains 618µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Arrowroot contains 1µg.

Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Arrowroot, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +1866.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Iron +155.2%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +180.2%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1866.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.4%
Contains more Copper +20.7%
Contains more Iron +155.2%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +180.2%
Contains more Zinc +186.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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 A +65005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Folate +3655.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +65005.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more Folate +3655.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +196.9%
Contains more Other +108.8%
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +65.6%
Contains more Carbs +196.9%
Contains more Other +108.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 2.56g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.47g 0.2g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 26kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 1.41g Arrowroot
Fiber 2g 1.3g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 6mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 42mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 162mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 9mg 26mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.146mg 0.121mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.174mg Arrowroot
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 12370IU 19IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 1µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 1.9mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.059mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 9µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.039g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.004g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard Greens Arrowroot
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
201%
Mustard Greens
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.