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Tomato vs. Mustard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tomato and Mustard Greens

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin E , and Iron in Mustard Greens is higher than in Tomato.
  • Mustard Greens covers your daily Vitamin K needs 487% more than Tomato.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 33% 10% 18% 15% 2% 6% 49% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Copper +147.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin E +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7402.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 B3 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1385%
Contains more Vitamin E +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +7402.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +190.9%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 91.78
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 Protein +190.9%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 91.78

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.8%
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
7% 65% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Mustard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 2.51g Tomato
Protein 0.88g 2.56g Mustard Greens
Fats 0.2g 0.47g Mustard Greens
Carbs 3.89g 4.51g Mustard Greens
Calories 18kcal 26kcal Mustard Greens
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 1.41g Mustard Greens
Fiber 1.2g 2g Mustard Greens
Calcium 10mg 118mg Mustard Greens
Iron 0.27mg 0.87mg Mustard Greens
Magnesium 11mg 13mg Mustard Greens
Phosphorus 24mg 42mg Mustard Greens
Potassium 237mg 162mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 9mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg Mustard Greens
Copper 0.059mg 0.146mg Mustard Greens
Manganese 0.114mg Tomato
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin A 833IU 12370IU Mustard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 618µg Mustard Greens
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.78mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin C 13.7mg 25.3mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.041mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.063mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.433mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.12mg Mustard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.098mg Mustard Greens
Folate 15µg 9µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg 592.7µg Mustard Greens
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.012g Mustard Greens
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.11g Mustard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.046g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomato 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
16%
Tomato
201%
Mustard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
17%
Mustard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard Greens
Mustard Greens is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.