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Mustard Greens vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mustard Greens and Pumpkin

  • Pumpkin contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Copper than Mustard Greens.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 493% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 8 times less Calcium than Mustard Greens. Mustard Greens has 118mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin has 15mg.

Food types used in this article are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
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% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +686.7%
Contains more Iron +52.6%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Copper +60.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Potassium +42%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23

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 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +73987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
Equal in Folate - 9
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +438.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +73987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.413
Equal in Folate - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +255.6%
Contains more Fats +571.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.9
Equal in Water - 93.69
Equal in Other - 0.62
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +255.6%
Contains more Fats +571.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.9
Equal in Water - 93.69
Equal in Other - 0.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1050%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 3.8g Pumpkin
Protein 2.56g 0.72g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.07g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 4.9g Pumpkin
Calories 26kcal 20kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.41g 2.08g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 1.1g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 15mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.57mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 42mg 30mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 162mg 230mg Pumpkin
Sodium 9mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.23mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.146mg 0.091mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.089mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 5755IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 288µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.8mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 4.7mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.031mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.413mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.044mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg 9µg
Vitamin K 592.7µg 0.8µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.037g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.009g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.004g Mustard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.