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Mustard Greens vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mustard Greens and Peppers

  • Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E , however, Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 482% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Peppers. While Mustard Greens has 618µg of Vitamin A RAE, Peppers have only 59µg.
  • Mustard Greens has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 46
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 46

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 +949.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4044.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +858.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +949.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4044.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +858.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.8%
Equal in Water - 87.74
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +109.8%
Equal in Water - 87.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 2.56g 2g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.2g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 26kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 1.41g 5.1g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 1.5g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 18mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 13mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 42mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 162mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 9mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 0.22mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.146mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 1179IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 59µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.69mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.061mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 9µg 23µg Peppers
Vitamin K 592.7µg 14.3µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.021g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.011g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.109g Peppers

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Mustard Greens Peppers
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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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.