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Mustard Greens

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Updated June 17, 2007

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Mustard Greens

Mustard Greens

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About Mustard Greens:

Mustard greens are an excellent source of folate, vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin C.

Healthy Mustard Greens Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Mustard Greens:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of mustard greens. That would be about one cup of chopped mustard greens, or 56 grams. This general information is for raw mustard greens.

Macronutrients:

Water: 50.85 g

Calories: 15

Protein: 1.51 g

Carbohydrates: 2.74 g

Fiber: 1.8 g

Sugars: 0.90 g

Total Fat: 0.11 g

Saturated Fat: 0.006 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.021 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 58 mg

Iron: 0.82 mg

Magnesium: 18 mg

Phosphorus: 24 mg

Potassium: 198 mg

Sodium: 14 mg

Zinc: 0.11 mg

Vitamin C: 39.2 mg

Thiamin: 0.045 mg

Riboflavin: 0.062 mg

Niacin: 0.448 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.118 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.101 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 105 mcg

Vitamin A: 5880 IU

Vitamin E: 1.13 mcg

Vitamin K: 278.5 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 3528 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 5544 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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