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Mustard Greens vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mustard Greens and Sweet potato different?

  • Mustard Greens is higher in Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin C, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 492% higher.
  • Mustard Greens contains 3 times more Calcium than Sweet potato. While Mustard Greens contains 118mg of Calcium, Sweet potato contains only 38mg.

Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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 +210.5%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +10.3%
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 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Contains more Calcium +210.5%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +10.3%

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 E +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +25669.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.8%
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 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +150.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.1%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +25669.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +636.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +359.2%
Contains more Other +98.5%
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Protein +27.4%
Contains more Fats +213.3%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Carbs +359.2%
Contains more Other +98.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%

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 Sweet potato
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 17.41g Sweet potato
Protein 2.56g 2.01g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.15g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 20.71g Sweet potato
Calories 26kcal 90kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g Sweet potato
Sugar 1.41g 6.48g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 3.3g Sweet potato
Calcium 118mg 38mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.69mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 27mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 42mg 54mg Sweet potato
Potassium 162mg 475mg Sweet potato
Sodium 9mg 36mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.22mg 0.32mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.146mg 0.161mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 19218IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 961µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.71mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 19.6mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.107mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.106mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 1.487mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.884mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.286mg Sweet potato
Folate 9µg 6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 592.7µg 2.3µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.04mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.052g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.002g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.092g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Sweet 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
120%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.