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Mustard Greens vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mustard Greens and Nopales

  • Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Copper, however, Nopales has more Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 490% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Nopales, 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 Iron +47.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +180.8%
Contains more Calcium +39%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +180.8%
Contains more Calcium +39%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
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 +2606.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +11083%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +2606.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +11083%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.41

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Equal in Water - 94.12
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05

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 Nopales
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 1.13g Mustard Greens
Protein 2.56g 1.32g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.09g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 3.33g Mustard Greens
Calories 26kcal 16kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.41g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 2g 2.2g Nopales
Calcium 118mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 0.87mg 0.59mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 42mg 16mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 162mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 9mg 21mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.146mg 0.052mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 12370IU 457IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 23µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 9.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.012mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.41mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.07mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg 3µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 592.7µg 5.3µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.016g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.018g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.05g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard Greens Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.