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Mustard Greens vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mustard Greens and Cauliflower?

  • Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , and Calcium, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 481% higher.

We used Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cauliflower, raw 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 Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +274.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +274.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2125%
Contains more Vitamin K +3723.9%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2125%
Contains more Vitamin K +3723.9%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Water - 92.07
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +33.3%
Contains more Fats +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Equal in Water - 92.07

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%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 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.
Mustard Greens Cauliflower
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 Mustard Greens Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 2.56g 1.92g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.28g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 26kcal 25kcal Mustard Greens
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.41g 1.91g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 2g
Calcium 118mg 22mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.42mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 42mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 162mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 9mg 30mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.146mg 0.039mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 12370IU 0IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 0µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.08mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.06mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 9µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 592.7µg 15.5µg 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 0.012g 0.13g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.034g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.031g 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
Mustard Greens Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
13%
Cauliflower

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. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.