Mustard Greens vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mustard Greens and Lettuce
- Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E, and Calcium, however, Lettuce has more Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 389% higher.
- Lettuce has 8 times less Vitamin E than Mustard Greens. Mustard Greens has 1.78mg of Vitamin E, while Lettuce has 0.22mg.
Food types used in this article are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.
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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 | +227.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.8% |
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 | +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% |
| 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% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
2.87 g
Water:
94.98 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.1% |
~equal in
Water
~94.98g
~equal in
Other
~0.64g
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
0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.082 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1733.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.3% |
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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| Calories | 26kcal | 15kcal |
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| Protein | 2.56g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.47g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 25.3mg | 9.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.51g | 1.57g |
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| Carbs | 4.51g | 2.87g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Calcium | 118mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 162mg | 194mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.86mg |
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| Sugar | 1.41g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.029mg |
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| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 42mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin A | 12370IU | 7405IU |
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| Vitamin A | 618µg | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.78mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.25mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.433mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.12mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 592.7µg | 126.3µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 38µg |
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| Choline | 0.4mg | 13.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.012g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.11g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.046g | 0.082g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.43g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
186%
69%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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