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Pumpkin leaves vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pumpkin leaves and Mustard Greens different?

  • Pumpkin leaves are higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Mustard Greens is 58% higher.
  • Pumpkin leaves contain 4 times more Folate than Mustard Greens. While Pumpkin leaves contain 36µg of Folate, Mustard Greens contains only 9µg.

Pumpkin leaves, raw and Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 35% 14% 33% 49% 6% 18% 1.2% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +155.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 84% 742% 36% 0% 10% 15% 8.1% 7.2% 23% 0% 1482% 6.8% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +537%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 ProteinProtein +23%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.6%
~equal in Water ~91.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +109.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin leaves 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Mustard Greens Opinion
Calories 19kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Protein 3.15g 2.56g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 11mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Net carbs 2.33g 2.51g Mustard Greens
Carbs 2.33g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Magnesium 38mg 13mg Pumpkin leaves
Calcium 39mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 436mg 162mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.87mg Pumpkin leaves
Sugar 1.41g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 2g Mustard Greens
Copper 0.133mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.2mg 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 104mg 42mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 1942IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 97µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.355mg Pumpkin leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.063mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.433mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.098mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin K 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Folate 36µg 9µg Pumpkin leaves
Choline 0.4mg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.046g Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Mustard Greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
186%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.195g)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.