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Onion powder vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Onion powder and Mustard

  • Onion powder has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Mustard has more Selenium.
  • Onion powder's daily need coverage for Copper is 57% more.
  • Onion powder has 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Mustard. Onion powder has 0.718mg of Vitamin B6, while Mustard has 0.07mg.
  • Onion powder is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, onion powder 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.
Onion powder
Onion powder
9
:
1
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Calcium +509.5%
Contains more Iron +142.2%
Contains more Magnesium +135.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.1%
Contains more Potassium +548%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +532.8%
Contains more Copper +697.3%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
Contains more Selenium +134.3%
Onion powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 116% 147% 81% 138% 87% 10% 111% 197% 170% 78%
Mustard
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Contains more Calcium +509.5%
Contains more Iron +142.2%
Contains more Magnesium +135.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.1%
Contains more Potassium +548%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +532.8%
Contains more Copper +697.3%
Contains more Manganese +208.1%
Contains more Selenium +134.3%

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.
Onion powder
Onion powder
7
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Vitamin C +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +925.7%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%
Onion powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 78% 115% 19% 7% 44% 166% 48% 0% 11%
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 C +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +925.7%
Contains more Folate +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion powder
Onion powder
3
:
2
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Protein +178.3%
Contains more Carbs +1257.1%
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Fats +221.2%
Contains more Water +1453.2%
Onion powder
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 +178.3%
Contains more Carbs +1257.1%
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Fats +221.2%
Contains more Water +1453.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion powder
Onion powder
0
:
3
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +980.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.214
Onion powder
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 g
Mustard
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +980.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.214

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion powder
Onion powder
4
:
1
Mustard
Mustard
Contains more Sucrose +1742.9%
Contains more Glucose +55.3%
Contains more Fructose +626.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Onion powder
58% 11% 25% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.87 g
Glucose: 0.73 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.36 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +1742.9%
Contains more Glucose +55.3%
Contains more Fructose +626.1%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion powder Mustard Opinion
Net carbs 63.92g 1.83g Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 3.74g Onion powder
Fats 1.04g 3.34g Mustard
Carbs 79.12g 5.83g Onion powder
Calories 341kcal 60kcal Onion powder
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 1.67g 0.23g Onion powder
Sugar 6.63g 0.92g Mustard
Fiber 15.2g 4g Onion powder
Calcium 384mg 63mg Onion powder
Iron 3.9mg 1.61mg Onion powder
Magnesium 113mg 48mg Onion powder
Phosphorus 322mg 108mg Onion powder
Potassium 985mg 152mg Onion powder
Sodium 73mg 1104mg Onion powder
Zinc 4.05mg 0.64mg Onion powder
Copper 0.59mg 0.074mg Onion powder
Manganese 1.3mg 0.422mg Onion powder
Selenium 14.3µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin A 0IU 109IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.36mg Mustard
Vitamin C 23.4mg 0.3mg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.177mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.07mg Onion powder
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.732mg 0.254mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg 0.07mg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 7µg Onion powder
Vitamin K 4.1µg 1.4µg Onion powder
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.009mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.14mg 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.22mg 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.49mg 0.264mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg 0.076mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg 0.161mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.16mg 0.119mg Onion powder
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 0.774g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

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Onion powder 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
41%
Onion powder
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion powder
Onion powder contains less Sodium (difference - 1031mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion powder
Onion powder is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.