Mustard Greens vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mustard Greens and leek?
- Mustard Greens is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin E, yet leek is higher in iron, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 455% more.
- Mustard Greens has 7 times more vitamin A than leek. While mustard Greens has 12370IU of vitamin A, leek has only 1667IU.
We used Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw types 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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +141.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +110.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +644.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2275% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.56 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
14.15 g
Water:
83 g
Other:
1.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.4% |
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Water
~83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.012 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2650% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +260.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 592.7µg | 47µg | 455% |
| Vitamin A | 618µg | 83µg | 59% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin C | 25.3mg | 12mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 2.1mg | 15% |
| Folate | 9µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.233mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.78mg | 0.92mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 14.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Calories | 26kcal | 61kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 9.5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.56g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 42mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.47g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.51g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.41g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.433mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.12mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.012g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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
144%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.