Can Hermann's Tortoises eat Mustard Greens?
Testudo hermanni · Brassica juncea
Caution
2–3 times per week maximum
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic. Excellent nutrients but limit frequency like other Brassica greens.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
2–3 times per week maximum
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic. Excellent nutrients but limit frequency like other Brassica greens.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
2–3 times per week maximum.
What's inside
Per 100 g of raw mustard greens
115mg
Calcium
58mg
Phosphorus
2.0:1
Ca:P ratio
Low
Oxalate
2.9g
Protein
3.2g
Fiber
Backed by sources
The Tortoise TableThe Tortoise Table
Brassica juncea — caution. Goitrogenic.
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