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Fennel seeds vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fennel seeds and Mustard

  • Fennel seeds are richer than Mustard in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fennel seeds is 266% higher.
  • Fennel seeds contain 19 times more Calcium than Mustard. Fennel seeds contain 1196mg of Calcium, while Mustard contains 63mg.
  • Fennel seeds contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fennel seed and Mustard, prepared, yellow.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
9
:
1
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Calcium +1798.4%
Contains more Iron +1051.6%
Contains more Magnesium +702.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.9%
Contains more Potassium +1014.5%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +478.1%
Contains more Copper +1341.9%
Contains more Manganese +1448.1%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +1798.4%
Contains more Iron +1051.6%
Contains more Magnesium +702.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +350.9%
Contains more Potassium +1014.5%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +478.1%
Contains more Copper +1341.9%
Contains more Manganese +1448.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
6
:
4
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Vitamin A +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.4%
Fennel seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 70% 102% 82% 114% 0% 109% 0% 0% 0%
Mustard
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +970.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
4
:
1
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Protein +322.5%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +796.9%
Contains more Other +144.2%
Contains more Water +850.3%
Fennel seeds
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Mustard
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more Protein +322.5%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +796.9%
Contains more Other +144.2%
Contains more Water +850.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
2
:
1
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Fennel seeds
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.69 g
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fennel seeds Mustard
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel seeds Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 12.49g 1.83g Fennel seeds
Protein 15.8g 3.74g Fennel seeds
Fats 14.87g 3.34g Fennel seeds
Carbs 52.29g 5.83g Fennel seeds
Calories 345kcal 60kcal Fennel seeds
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Fennel seeds
Fiber 39.8g 4g Fennel seeds
Calcium 1196mg 63mg Fennel seeds
Iron 18.54mg 1.61mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 385mg 48mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 487mg 108mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1694mg 152mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 88mg 1104mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 3.7mg 0.64mg Fennel seeds
Copper 1.067mg 0.074mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 6.533mg 0.422mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 135IU 109IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 5µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 21mg 0.3mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.408mg 0.177mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.353mg 0.07mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 6.05mg 0.565mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.47mg 0.07mg Fennel seeds
Folate 7µg Mustard
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.009mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg 0.167mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.146mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg 0.292mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg 0.264mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg 0.076mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg 0.161mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg 0.189mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg 0.119mg Fennel seeds
Trans Fat 0.009g Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.48g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 9.91g 2.182g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.69g 0.774g Fennel seeds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fennel seeds Mustard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fennel seeds
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
301%
Fennel seeds
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.266g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1016mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/nutrients
  2. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.