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Mustard Greens vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard Greens and Potato

  • Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Calcium, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 492% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains 618 times less Vitamin A RAE than Mustard Greens. Mustard Greens contains 618µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Potato contains 1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 +686.7%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +230.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +686.7%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Iron +24.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +230.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +123600%
Contains more Vitamin E +4350%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +29535%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.3%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +123600%
Contains more Vitamin E +4350%
Contains more Vitamin C +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +29535%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.3%
Contains more Folate +211.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +261.5%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +369%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.5
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +261.5%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Carbs +369%
Contains more Other +95.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 18.95g Potato
Protein 2.56g 2.5g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.13g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 21.15g Potato
Calories 26kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 1.41g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 2g 2.2g Potato
Calcium 118mg 15mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 42mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 162mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 9mg 10mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.146mg 0.118mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 10IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 1µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.04mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 9.6mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.048mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 9µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 592.7µg 2µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.034g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.003g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.