Vegetables

Mustard greens, raw

FDC 169256cup, chopped (56 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 99 · +6 vs Vegetables median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Mustard greens, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 99 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 12 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin c (78% DV), a good source of vitamin a (17% DV), a good source of vitamin e (13% DV). Most of its 27 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 2.9 g · 34%Carb 4.7 g · 55%Fat 0.4 g · 11%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories27 kcal1%
Total fat0.42 g1%
Saturated fat0.01 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium20 mg1%
Carbohydrate4.7 g2%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Sugars1.3 g
Protein2.9 g6%
Potassium384 mg8%
Calcium115 mg9%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin C70 mg78%
Vitamin A151 µg17%
Vitamin E2 mg13%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 169256

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin C78% DV
Vitamin A17% DV
Vitamin E13% DV
Dietary fiber11% DV

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Versus the vegetables median

Nutrient density99 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g2.9 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g3.2 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g20 vs 22 median

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