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Caper vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caper and Mustard

  • Caper has more Copper, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Mustard is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mustard covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Caper.
  • Mustard has 18 times less Vitamin K than Caper. Caper has 24.6µg of Vitamin K, while Mustard has 1.4µg.
  • Mustard contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Capers, canned 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.
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 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 CopperCopper +405.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +980%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +441%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2691.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg

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.
Caper
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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 14% 8.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
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% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1657.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +883.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +840.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +244.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 OtherOther +138.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more FatsFats +288.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
~equal in Water ~83.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3363.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.214g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caper Mustard
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Mustard Opinion
Calories 23kcal 60kcal Mustard
Protein 2.36g 3.74g Mustard
Fats 0.86g 3.34g Mustard
Vitamin C 4.3mg 0.3mg Caper
Net carbs 1.69g 1.83g Mustard
Carbs 4.89g 5.83g Mustard
Magnesium 33mg 48mg Mustard
Calcium 40mg 63mg Mustard
Potassium 40mg 152mg Mustard
Iron 1.67mg 1.61mg Caper
Sugar 0.41g 0.92g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 4g Mustard
Copper 0.374mg 0.074mg Caper
Zinc 0.32mg 0.64mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 10mg 108mg Mustard
Sodium 2348mg 1104mg Mustard
Vitamin A 138IU 109IU Caper
Vitamin A 7µg 5µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.36mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.422mg Mustard
Selenium 1.2µg 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.07mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0.565mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin K 24.6µg 1.4µg Caper
Folate 23µg 7µg Caper
Trans Fat 0g 0.009g Caper
Choline 6.5mg 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.233g 0.214g Mustard
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.774g Mustard
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
Fructose 0.23g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caper 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
14%
Caper
11%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
60%
Mustard

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