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Brown sugar vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between brown sugar and mustard

  • The amount of selenium, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B2 in mustard is higher than in brown sugar.
  • Mustard covers your daily selenium needs 59% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar contains less sodium.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of brown sugar is 71, while the glycemic index of mustard is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +126.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +559.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2691.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Mustard
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +873.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
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 CarbsCarbs +1582.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3016.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6147.8%
Contains more OtherOther +648.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 SucroseSucrose +44928.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +187.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +382.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Mustard DV% diff.
Selenium 1.2µg 33.5µg 59%
Sodium 28mg 1104mg 47%
Carbs 98.09g 5.83g 31%
Fiber 0g 4g 16%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.422mg 16%
Calories 380kcal 60kcal 16%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.177mg 15%
Phosphorus 4mg 108mg 15%
Iron 0.71mg 1.61mg 11%
Magnesium 9mg 48mg 9%
Protein 0.12g 3.74g 7%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.64mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.182g 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.774g 5%
Fats 0g 3.34g 5%
Choline 2.3mg 22.4mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.565mg 3%
Copper 0.047mg 0.074mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.36mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 63mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.254mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.07mg 2%
Folate 1µg 7µg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 0.23g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Potassium 133mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.214g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Mustard
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1076mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.