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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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