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Mustard vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard and Caper

  • Mustard has more Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Caper is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Caper.
  • Caper has 11 times less Phosphorus than Mustard. Mustard has 108mg of Phosphorus, while Caper has 10mg.
  • Mustard contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Capers, canned.

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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.
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Caper
Contains more Calcium +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +980%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains less Sodium -53%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +441%
Contains more Selenium +2691.7%
Contains more Copper +405.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +57.5%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +980%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains less Sodium -53%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +441%
Contains more Selenium +2691.7%
Contains more Copper +405.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.67

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.
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Caper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +840.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1657.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +840.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1657.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caper
Contains more Protein +58.5%
Contains more Fats +288.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +138.6%
Equal in Water - 83.85
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
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +58.5%
Contains more Fats +288.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.2%
Contains more Other +138.6%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3363.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.233
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3363.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.233

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Caper Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 1.69g Mustard
Protein 3.74g 2.36g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.86g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 4.89g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 23kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 4g 3.2g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 40mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 48mg 33mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 10mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 40mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 2348mg Mustard
Zinc 0.64mg 0.32mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.422mg 0.078mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 1.2µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.018mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.027mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.023mg Mustard
Folate 7µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 1.4µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Caper
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.233g Mustard
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.063g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.304g Mustard
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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is better in case of low diet
Mustard Caper
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
10%
Mustard
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard
Mustard contains less Sodium (difference - 1244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.