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Peppers vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peppers and Mustard Greens

  • Peppers are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin E .
  • Mustard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 482% higher.
  • Peppers have 28 times more Choline than Mustard Greens. While Peppers have 11.1mg of Choline, Mustard Greens has only 0.4mg.
  • Mustard Greens has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +92.3%
Contains more Potassium +109.9%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Calcium +555.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42

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 C +858.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +949.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4044.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 C +858.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Folate +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +949.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4044.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +109.8%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Water - 91.78
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 Carbs +109.8%
Contains more Protein +28%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 2.51g Peppers
Protein 2g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.2g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 9.46g 4.51g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 26kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 1.5g 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 18mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 1.2mg 0.87mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 13mg Peppers
Phosphorus 46mg 42mg Peppers
Potassium 340mg 162mg Peppers
Sodium 7mg 9mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Peppers
Copper 0.174mg 0.146mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 1179IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 242.5mg 25.3mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.041mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.063mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.433mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.098mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 9µg Peppers
Vitamin K 14.3µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.046g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers 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
90%
Peppers
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.