Calories in Mustard greens, raw
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Mustard greens, raw contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (56 g) provides about 15 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 34% from protein and 11% 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 215% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 18% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.42 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.01 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 20 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars I | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 2.9 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 151 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C ? | 70 mg | 78% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K M | 258 µg | 215% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.8 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.18 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 0.5 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 115 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 58 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 384 mg | 8% |
| Zinc I | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Copper I | 0.17 mg | 18% |
| Selenium I | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 34%
- Carbohydrates 55%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein2.9 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.3 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.42 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.01 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium20 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.092 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.038 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) ? | 0.02 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 ? | 0.005 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.058 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 1,790 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 3,730 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 10 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 40 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 90.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 114 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 3,024 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 0.42 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
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, 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, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 26 | 2.6 g | 4.5 g | 0.47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw mustard greens?
100 g of raw mustard greens has 27 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (56 g): about 15 kcal.
How much protein is in raw mustard greens?
Raw mustard greens contains 2.9 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cup, chopped (56 g). About 34% 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 raw mustard greens?
Raw mustard greens has 4.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw mustard greens?
Raw mustard greens contains 0.42 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.01 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw mustard greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (215% DV), Vitamin C (78% DV), copper (18% DV), Vitamin A (17% DV) and Vitamin E (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw mustard greens?
100 g contains 20 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mustard greens have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mustard greens, raw has 27 kcal, while mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 26 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 169256. 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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