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Mustard Greens vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mustard Greens and Yam

  • Mustard Greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin E , while Yam has more Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily need of Vitamin K 492% more than Yam.
  • Mustard Greens contains 103 times more Vitamin A RAE than Yam. While Mustard Greens contains 618µg of Vitamin A RAE, Yam contains only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, 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 +742.9%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +313.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Equal in Copper - 0.152
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% 20% 13% 22% 60% 2% 6% 51% 49% 4%
Contains more Calcium +742.9%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +313.6%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.2
Equal in Copper - 0.152

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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Yam
Contains more Vitamin A +10039.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +25669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
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 8% 7% 0% 41% 24% 7% 11% 19% 53% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +10039.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +25669.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.7%
Contains more Folate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Contains more Fats +235.7%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +509.3%
Contains more Other +11.8%
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
27% 70%
Protein: 1.49 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.48 g
Water: 70.13 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Contains more Fats +235.7%
Contains more Water +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +509.3%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.4%
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
31% 5% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Yam Opinion
Net carbs 2.51g 23.58g Yam
Protein 2.56g 1.49g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.47g 0.14g Mustard Greens
Carbs 4.51g 27.48g Yam
Calories 26kcal 116kcal Yam
Sugar 1.41g 0.49g Yam
Fiber 2g 3.9g Yam
Calcium 118mg 14mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.87mg 0.52mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Yam
Phosphorus 42mg 49mg Yam
Potassium 162mg 670mg Yam
Sodium 9mg 8mg Yam
Zinc 0.22mg 0.2mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.146mg 0.152mg Yam
Manganese 0.371mg Yam
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Yam
Vitamin A 12370IU 122IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 618µg 6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg 0.34mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 25.3mg 12.1mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.095mg Yam
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.028mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.433mg 0.552mg Yam
Vitamin B5 0.12mg 0.311mg Yam
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.228mg Yam
Folate 9µg 16µg Yam
Vitamin K 592.7µg 2.3µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.012mg Yam
Threonine 0.052mg Yam
Isoleucine 0.05mg Yam
Leucine 0.094mg Yam
Lysine 0.058mg Yam
Methionine 0.02mg Yam
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Yam
Valine 0.06mg Yam
Histidine 0.033mg Yam
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.029g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.11g 0.005g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.046g 0.06g Yam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Yam
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
15%
Yam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Mustard Greens
23%
Yam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yam
Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Yam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170072/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.