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Mustard Greens vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard Greens and Salsify different?

  • Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Copper, and Calcium, however, Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 494% higher.

Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +151.1%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +108.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Calcium +151.1%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +108.6%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.392
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 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.392

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Other - 0.74
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Equal in Protein - 2.73
Equal in Other - 0.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 12.26g Salsify
Protein 2.56g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.47g 0.17g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 15.36g Salsify
Calories 26kcal 68kcal Salsify
Sugar 1.41g 2.9g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 3.1g Salsify
Calcium 118mg 47mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.55mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Salsify
Phosphorus 42mg 56mg Salsify
Potassium 162mg 283mg Salsify
Sodium 9mg 16mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.3mg Salsify
Copper 0.146mg 0.07mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 12370IU 0IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 0µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.19mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 4.6mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.056mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.392mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.276mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 9µg 15µg Salsify
Vitamin K 592.7µg 0.3µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.041g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.003g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.