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Mustard vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mustard and Black pepper?

  • Mustard is richer in Selenium, yet Black pepper is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Black pepper's daily need coverage for Manganese is 536% higher.
  • Mustard has 55 times more Sodium than Black pepper. Mustard has 1104mg of Sodium, while Black pepper has 20mg.

We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spices, pepper, black types in this comparison.

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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.
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
9
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Selenium +583.7%
Contains more Calcium +603.2%
Contains more Iron +503.1%
Contains more Magnesium +256.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +774.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +85.9%
Contains more Copper +1697.3%
Contains more Manganese +2922%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Selenium +583.7%
Contains more Calcium +603.2%
Contains more Iron +503.1%
Contains more Magnesium +256.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +774.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +85.9%
Contains more Copper +1697.3%
Contains more Manganese +2922%

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.
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
8
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.7%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11592.9%
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%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +401.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.7%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +11592.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
3
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Water +571.9%
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +996.9%
Contains more Other +195%
Equal in Fats - 3.26
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
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Water +571.9%
Contains more Protein +177.8%
Contains more Carbs +996.9%
Contains more Other +195%
Equal in Fats - 3.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
2
:
1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +195.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mustard
Mustard
3
:
1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +950%
Contains more Glucose +95.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.23
Mustard
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Black pepper
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +950%
Contains more Glucose +95.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 3.74g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 3.34g 3.26g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 60kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 0.23g
Sugar 0.92g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 4g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 63mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 1.61mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 48mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 108mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 152mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 1104mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 0.64mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.074mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.422mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 33.5µg 4.9µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 0.36mg 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.108mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 7µg 17µg Black pepper
Vitamin K 1.4µg 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.167mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 0.292mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.264mg 0.244mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.189mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.119mg 0.159mg Black pepper
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0.214g 1.392g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.739g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g 0.152g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Black pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
10%
Mustard
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 1084mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.