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Mustard greens

Mustard greens are the peppery leaves of mustard plants, commonly cooked in stir-fries, soups, and braises.

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About Mustard greens

Mustard greens are the edible leaves and tender stems of mustard plants, used as a leafy vegetable rather than as a seed spice. The leaves may be broad, frilled, or serrated, with colours ranging from green to reddish or purple depending on the variety. They are commonly chopped for cooking.

Their raw texture is crisp to firm, and their flavour is characteristically peppery, bitter, or pungent. Mustard greens are used in stir-fries, soups, braises, stews, and other vegetable dishes, where they contribute a sharp leafy flavour.

They may be sold fresh in bunches, trimmed, or combined with other cooking greens. Cooking softens the leaves and tender stems and mellows some sharpness; pickling and fermenting create distinct preserved forms with changed texture and flavour. The term does not specify cultivar, maturity, or preservation state.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for mustard greens

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English

mustard greens

English

gai choy

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mustard greens (raw)

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Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Mustard greens, fresh, cooked, fat added

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Mustard greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat

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Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

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Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, fat added

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Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat

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Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared

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Mustard greens, NS as to form, cooked

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Mustard greens nutrition & diet

Mustard greens nutritional value

Mustard greens, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
27kcal
Protein
2.9g
Carbs
4.7g
Fat
0.4g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify the mustard species or cultivar and use the edible leaves in the same state as the reference: raw, wilted, boiled, braised, frozen, or pickled. Cooking liquid, draining, oil, salt, and added meats can substantially alter the served preparation compared with raw leaves.

Compare the right form: Match references to the identified mustard species or cultivar and edible leaves, specifying raw, cooked, frozen, pickled, drained, or braised form.

Diet considerations

Mustard greens are plant-derived leaves. Plain raw or cooked greens may fit plant-based patterns, but braises and side dishes can include pork, meat stock, dairy, or egg. Pickling may add sugar, and cereal-based coatings or mixed dishes alter carbohydrate patterns according to recipe and portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Mustard greens, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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