Calories in Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 26 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (140 g) provides about 36 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from protein and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 494% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.47 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.012 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars I | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A C | 527 µg | 59% |
| Vitamin C ? | 25.3 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.8 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K M | 593 µg | 494% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.063 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.43 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.12 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.098 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 0.3 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 118 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 0.87 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 42 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 162 mg | 3% |
| Zinc I | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Copper I | 0.098 mg | 11% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 31%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fat 13%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.6 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.4 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.47 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.012 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium252 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.046 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.024 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.022 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 6,300 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 9,900 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 9 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 35 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water C | 91.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.69 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 110 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 10,537 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 9 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Mustard greens
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard greens, raw Raw | 27 | 2.9 g | 4.7 g | 0.42 g |
| Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 26 | 2.6 g | 4.5 g | 0.47 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 2.5 g | 3.4 g | 0.27 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 19 | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Mustard greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 29 | 3.1 g | 5 g | 0.45 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 0.25 g |
| Mustard greens, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 53 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Mustard greens, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 53 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 41 | 2.2 g | 3 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained Cooked | 22 | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 0.22 g |
| Asparagus, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 22 | 2.4 g | 4.1 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 26 | 2 g | 5.2 g | 0.29 g |
| Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 1.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Asparagus, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 21 | 2.4 g | 4.2 g | 0.13 g |
| Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 1.8 g | 4.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 32 | 3.2 g | 5 g | 0.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked mustard greens?
100 g of cooked mustard greens has 26 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (140 g): about 36 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked mustard greens?
Cooked mustard greens contains 2.6 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 cup, chopped (140 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked mustard greens?
Cooked mustard greens has 4.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked mustard greens?
Cooked mustard greens contains 0.47 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.012 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked mustard greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (494% DV), Vitamin A (59% DV), Vitamin C (28% DV), Vitamin E (12% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked mustard greens?
100 g contains 252 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mustard greens have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 26 kcal, while mustard greens, raw has 27 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170503. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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