Cereal vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cereal and mustard
- Cereal is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese, yet mustard is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for cereal is 509% higher.
- Cereal contains 128 times more vitamin C than mustard. Cereal contains 38.5mg of vitamin C, while mustard contains 0.3mg.
- Mustard has a lower glycemic index than cereal.
Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +2015.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1087.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +87.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +152.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +530% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +431.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3452.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8451.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1389.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2114.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +969.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4538.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +13% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +74.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.177mg | 509% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.07mg | 455% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 1.61mg | 406% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.07mg | 292% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.565mg | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 5µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.64mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 33.5µg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0.3mg | 42% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 5.83g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.422mg | 16% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 60kcal | 16% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 1104mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 4g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.074mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 48mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 2.182g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 3.74g | 5% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 108mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 3.34g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.774g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.254mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.214g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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