“Mustard green” is a generic term that can be used to refer to many different varieties, including white, green, and red ones.
Mustard greens have deep green leaves with wave-like frills and longitudinal veins. Leaf stems are quite fibrous when fully mature. Younger mustard greens with smaller leaves feel much tenderer, while larger mustard greens must be cooked. The texture is crunchy yet succulent, and the flavour is peppery and horseradish-like.
Compounds in mustard greens have anti-cancer properties, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties.
Scientific name of Mustard Leaves
Brassica Juncea
Other names of Mustard Leaves
- Curled Mustard
- Mustard Spinach
- Indian Mustard
- Leaf Mustard
- Chinese mustard
Nutrition facts of Mustard Leaves
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.42 | GRAM | 1% |
| Protein | 2.86 | GRAM | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.67 | GRAM | 2% |
Calories by source in Mustard Leaves:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Mustard Leaves = 61%
- Calories by fat in Mustard Leaves = 13%
- Calories by protein in Mustard Leaves = 26%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Mustard Leaves:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Mustard Leaves = 27%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Mustard Leaves = 7%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Mustard Leaves = 66%
Detailed vitamin profile of Mustard Leaves, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Mustard Leaves, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Availability of Mustard Leaves
- Mustard leaves are available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Mustard Leaves
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