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Nopales vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nopales and Mustard Greens

  • Nopales have more Magnesium, however, Mustard Greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 490% higher.
  • Mustard Greens has 18 times less Choline than Nopales. Nopales have 7.3mg of Choline, while Mustard Greens has 0.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Nopales, raw and Mustard greens, 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 +39%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +180.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +39%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +13.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Copper +180.8%

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 B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2606.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +11083%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.433
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2606.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +172%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +11083%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.433

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Equal in Water - 91.78
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
3% 5% 92%
Protein: 2.56 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 91.78 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Protein +93.9%
Contains more Fats +422.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.046
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +511.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.046

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nopales Mustard Greens
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.51g Mustard Greens
Protein 1.32g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.09g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 3.33g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Calories 16kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Sugar 1.15g 1.41g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 2g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 118mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 52mg 13mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 42mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 257mg 162mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.25mg 0.22mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 9.3mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.433mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.12mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 3µg 9µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin K 5.3µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.046g Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales Mustard Greens
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
10%
Nopales
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/nutrients
  2. Mustard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169257/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.