Can Sulcata Tortoises eat Mustard Greens?
Centrochelys sulcata · Brassica juncea
Caution
1–2 times per week, small amount
The Tortoise Table
Goitrogenic Brassica. Use as a small fraction of the green supplement days.
Feeding frequency
DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution
1–2 times per week, small amount
HerbivoreLeafy greenLow oxalateNot toxic
The short answer
Goitrogenic Brassica. Use as a small fraction of the green supplement days.
Feeding it safely
How much / how often
1–2 times per week, small amount.
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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