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Salsify vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Salsify and Mustard Greens different?

  • Salsify is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Mustard Greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Copper, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Mustard Greens is 494% higher.
  • Salsify contains 65 times more Choline than Mustard Greens. While Salsify contains 25.9mg of Choline, Mustard Greens contains only 0.4mg.

Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +151.1%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +108.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +74.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Calcium +151.1%
Contains more Iron +58.2%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Copper +108.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +197466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +240.6%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.56
Equal in Other - 0.68
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +240.6%
Contains more Fats +176.5%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Equal in Protein - 2.56
Equal in Other - 0.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3566.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsify Mustard Greens
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Salsify Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 2.51g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 2.56g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 15.36g 4.51g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 26kcal Salsify
Sugar 2.9g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 3.1g 2g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.55mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 42mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 162mg Salsify
Sodium 16mg 9mg Mustard Greens
Zinc 0.3mg 0.22mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.21mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 4.6mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.041mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.063mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.433mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.12mg Salsify
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.098mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 9µg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.046g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.