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Mustard vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mustard and Fennel seeds

  • 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.
  • Mustard contains 13 times more Sodium than Fennel seeds. Mustard contains 1104mg of Sodium, while Fennel seeds contain 88mg.

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

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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
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
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%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Fennel seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 359% 696% 275% 209% 150% 12% 101% 356% 853% 0%
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.
Mustard
Mustard
4
:
6
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
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%
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%
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%
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
Mustard
Mustard
1
:
4
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds
Contains more Water +850.3%
Contains more Protein +322.5%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +796.9%
Contains more Other +144.2%
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
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
Contains more Water +850.3%
Contains more Protein +322.5%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +796.9%
Contains more Other +144.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Fennel seeds
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 Mustard Fennel seeds Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 12.49g Fennel seeds
Protein 3.74g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 3.34g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Carbs 5.83g 52.29g Fennel seeds
Calories 60kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Fennel seeds
Fiber 4g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Calcium 63mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Iron 1.61mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Magnesium 48mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 108mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 152mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 1104mg 88mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 0.64mg 3.7mg Fennel seeds
Copper 0.074mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Manganese 0.422mg 6.533mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 135IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 7µg Fennel seeds
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Folate 7µg Mustard
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.167mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.292mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.264mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.076mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.189mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.119mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
Trans Fat 0.009g Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.48g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 1.69g 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
Mustard Fennel seeds
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
40%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
301%
Fennel seeds

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