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Mustard vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mustard and Spearmint

  • Mustard contains less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, Fiber, and Potassium than Spearmint.
  • Spearmint's daily need coverage for Iron is 128% higher.
  • Spearmint contains 37 times less Sodium than Mustard. Mustard contains 1104mg of Sodium, while Spearmint contains 30mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow and Spearmint, fresh.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Calcium +215.9%
Contains more Iron +637.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +201.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%
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 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Calcium +215.9%
Contains more Iron +637.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +201.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +70.3%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3619.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25
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 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3619.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +4333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.7%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +357.5%
Contains more Other +66.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Equal in Water - 85.55
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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +357.5%
Contains more Other +66.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.3%
Equal in Water - 85.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8628%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8628%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard Spearmint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Spearmint Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 1.61g Mustard
Protein 3.74g 3.29g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.73g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 8.41g Spearmint
Calories 60kcal 44kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g Spearmint
Fiber 4g 6.8g Spearmint
Calcium 63mg 199mg Spearmint
Iron 1.61mg 11.87mg Spearmint
Magnesium 48mg 63mg Spearmint
Phosphorus 108mg 60mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 458mg Spearmint
Sodium 1104mg 30mg Spearmint
Zinc 0.64mg 1.09mg Spearmint
Copper 0.074mg 0.24mg Spearmint
Manganese 0.422mg 1.118mg Spearmint
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 203µg Spearmint
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.078mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.948mg Spearmint
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.25mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.158mg Spearmint
Folate 7µg 105µg Spearmint
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.167mg 0.135mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.135mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg 0.247mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.141mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.046mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.189mg 0.164mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.066mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.025g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.394g 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 Spearmint
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
41%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 1074mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spearmint
Spearmint 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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.