Mustard and cress, raw

Raw mustard and cress consists of young leaves and cut stems eaten as a vegetable. It is mainly water and provides vitamins, with small amounts of protein, carbohydrate and fat. Per 100g, it contains 56 kJ of energy, 33mg of vitamin C, 88µg of vitamin K1 and 60µg of folate.

Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Vitamin K is needed for normal blood clotting, while folate supports normal cell division and blood formation. Raw mustard and cress contains little salt or sugar, and only trace amounts of saturated fat. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.