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Mustard Greens vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard Greens and Tomato

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Iron in Mustard Greens is higher than in Tomato.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 487% more than Tomato.
  • Tomato has 15 times less Vitamin A RAE than Mustard Greens. Mustard Greens has 618µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tomato has 42µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 +1080%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin E +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin E +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7402.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +190.9%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 94.52
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +190.9%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 2.56g 0.88g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.2g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 3.89g Mustard Greens
Calories 26kcal 18kcal Mustard Greens
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 1.41g 2.63g Mustard Greens
Fiber 2g 1.2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 118mg 10mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.27mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 42mg 24mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 162mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 9mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.22mg 0.17mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.146mg 0.059mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.114mg Tomato
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 12370IU 833IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 42µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.54mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 13.7mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.037mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.019mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.089mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.08mg Mustard Greens
Folate 9µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 592.7µg 7.9µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.028g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.031g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.